Renault Scenic 2001 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 26 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Opel Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| 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 Opel Meriva 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 ... More about Renault Scenic 2001 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.62 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 13 cm longer than the Opel Meriva, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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