Mazda Premacy 2001 vs Renault Scenic 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Premacy engine produces 5 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Mazda Premacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Premacy consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Premacy could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Premacy consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Scenic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 370'000 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 Mazda Premacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda MPV | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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 2003 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Scenic 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mazda Premacy is 8 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Premacy is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1848 litres | 1840 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda Premacy has 10 litres less trunk space than the Renault Scenic. This could mean that the Mazda Premacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Premacy (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Premacy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`955 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mazda Premacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda Premacy, so Mazda Premacy quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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