Renault Scenic 2001 vs Opel Zafira 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 52 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 61 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2001 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Scenic 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.17 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.63 m | |
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Renault Scenic is smaller, but higher. Renault Scenic is 15 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Scenic is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 145 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 1.2 metres less than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Renault Scenic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Zafira has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Scenic, so Opel Zafira quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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