Renault Trafic 2011 vs Mercedes Vito 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Trafic engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Trafic) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 5.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Renault Trafic is 46 cm shorter than the Mercedes Vito, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Trafic is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1240 litres | 970 litres | |
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Renault Trafic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Trafic has 270 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes Vito. The Mercedes Vito may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Trafic is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes Vito, which means Renault Trafic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 20 200 | |
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