Renault Scenic 2018 vs Opel Combo 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 115 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Combo, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Combo. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Combo 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. Opel Combo 2018 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.84 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger, but lower. Renault Scenic and Opel Combo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 572 litres | 597 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 2126 litres | |
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Opel Combo has more luggage space. Renault Scenic has 25 litres less trunk space than the Opel Combo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Combo (by 572 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`018 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 15 800 | |
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