Renault Trafic 2011 vs Mercedes Vito 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Renault Trafic engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes Vito, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 75 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Trafic is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes Vito, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Trafic is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1240 litres | 430 litres | |
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Renault Trafic has more luggage capacity. Renault Trafic has 810 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes Vito. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 18 600 | |
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