Kia Carens II (UN) or Renault Grand Scenic III?

2006–2012 vs 2009–2016 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Carens II (UN) 4,545 mm, Grand Scenic III 4,573 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Carens II (UN) 416 l, Grand Scenic III 678 l.
Lowest consumption: Carens II (UN) 5.6 l/100 km, Grand Scenic III 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Carens II (UN) 85–106 kW, Grand Scenic III 81–118 kW.
Standard equipment: Carens II (UN) 25 items (LX), Grand Scenic III 35 items (Expression).
On Autodrom: Grand Scenic III from €4,850 (1 listing); no Carens II (UN) is listed right now.

Kia Carens II (UN)2006–2012 · 7 engines · LX, EX, TX, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Grand Scenic III2009–2016 · 10 engines · Expression, Dynamique, Bose, AuthentiqueSpecifications →1 listing from €4,850 →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Carens II (UN)2006–2012no listings	Renault Grand Scenic III2009–20161 listing · from €4,850
Dimensions
Length	Length4,545 mm	Length4,560 mm–4,573 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm	Width1,845 mm
Height	Height1,650 mm–1,700 mm	Height1,644 mm–1,645 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,770 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance156 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume205 l–416 l	Trunk volume220 l–678 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,440 kg–1,655 kg	Curb weight1,440 kg–1,595 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–58 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines10
Power	Power85–106 kW (116–144 hp)	Power81–118 kW (110–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110 EDC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.7 s · 2.0 CVVT	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 2.0 dCi 160
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Expression
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · LX	Items in the base trim35 · Expression
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · EX	Items in the top trim45 · Bose
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 8
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats✓	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback—	Folding front passenger seatback✓
Front seatback tables	Front seatback tables—	Front seatback tables✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€4,850

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Carens II (UN) or Renault Grand Scenic III?

Length: Renault Grand Scenic III 4,573 mm, Kia Carens II (UN) 4,545 mm (a 28 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,770 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 678 vs 416 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Carens II (UN) or Renault Grand Scenic III?

The most frugal Kia Carens II (UN) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi); the most frugal Renault Grand Scenic III 4.4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110 EDC).

Which is more powerful — Kia Carens II (UN) or Renault Grand Scenic III?

The strongest Kia Carens II (UN) makes 106 kW (144 hp) (2.0 CVVT); the strongest Renault Grand Scenic III 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0 dCi 160).

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