Renault Scenic 2018 vs Ford C-Max 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 10 HP less power than Ford C-Max, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Renault Scenic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| 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: | 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 | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Scenic is 3 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 572 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 1684 litres | |
| Renault Scenic has 140 litres more trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`019 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Renault Scenic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford C-Max, so Renault Scenic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 8200 | |
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