Renault Scenic 2017 vs Kia Carens 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 5 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.2 | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Scenic consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
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 2017 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: | 506 litres | 536 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage space. Renault Scenic has 30 litres less trunk space than the Kia Carens. 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`046 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 9600 | |
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