Renault Scenic 2018 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Renault Scenic engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Renault Kadjar is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Scenic consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Kadjar, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Kadjar gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 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 Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Renault Scenic is 4 cm shorter than the Renault Kadjar, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 572 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Scenic has 100 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Scenic (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`023 | 1`853 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 11 000 | |
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