Mazda Premacy 2001 vs Renault Scenic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Premacy engine produces 50 HP less power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Renault Scenic. Due to the lower power, Mazda Premacy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda Premacy consumes 0.2 litres less 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 | 880 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda 323 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Opel Vivaro | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda Premacy 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. Renault Scenic 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
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`025 | |
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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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