Mazda Premacy 2001 vs Renault Scenic 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Mazda Premacy engine produces 20 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Renault Scenic. Despite less power, Mazda Premacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Premacy consumes 0.6 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 90 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: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 920 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. | |||
| Mazda Premacy 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
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`845 | 2`010 | |
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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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