2006 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2006 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2006 Renault Grand Scenic and 2006 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 22 kg more than 2006 Opel Zafira.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Zafira (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. 2006 Opel Zafira has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Renault Grand Scenic | 2006 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Renault | Opel |
Model | Grand Scenic | Zafira |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |