Renault Scenic 2009 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 30 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Scenic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V, which means that by driving the Renault Scenic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Scenic consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2009 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Scenic 2009 1.6 engine Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Scenic is 4 cm shorter than the Honda FR-V, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1049 litres | |
| Renault Scenic has 2 litres less trunk space than the Honda FR-V. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 788 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.5 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V, which means Renault Scenic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`877 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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