Nissan Primera 2004 vs Renault Scenic 2001
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 189 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera and Renault Scenic have the same engine power, but Nissan Primera torque is 3 NM more than Renault Scenic. Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Primera consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Primera consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Renault Scenic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | 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 2001 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 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.68 m | |
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Nissan Primera is larger, but lower. Nissan Primera is 51 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 6 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Primera is 20 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.5 metres more than that of the Renault Scenic, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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