Renault Scenic 2018 vs Kia Carens 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 25 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.2 | |
| Renault Scenic consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Kia Carens engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Carens 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 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. Kia Carens 2016 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Carens 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 12 cm shorter than the Kia Carens, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 572 litres | 536 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 1650 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Scenic has 36 litres more trunk space than the Kia Carens. The Kia Carens may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 96 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`023 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 9000 | |
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