Renault Scenic 2001 vs Dodge Grand Caravan 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 70 HP less power than Dodge Grand Caravan, whereas torque is 137 NM less than Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 75 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Scenic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Dodge Grand Caravan 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 2001 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not particularly demanding on fuel quality.
The most critical ... More about Renault Scenic 2001 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
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Renault Scenic is smaller. Renault Scenic is 93 cm shorter than the Dodge Grand Caravan, 30 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Scenic is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 580 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`300 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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