Renault Scenic 2006 vs Renault Modus 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 70 HP more power than Renault Modus, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Renault Modus. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Scenic can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Scenic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Scenic engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.59 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 47 cm longer than the Renault Modus, 10 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 274 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | 1283 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 156 litres more trunk space than the Renault Modus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 557 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.2 metres less than that of the Renault Modus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
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