Renault Scenic 2002 vs Nissan Almera 1995
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 16 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Used also on Nissan Primera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.42 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 3 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 26 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 340 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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