Renault Scenic 2006 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Scenic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Honda FR-V) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 135 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Renault Scenic engine produces 5 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 149 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Scenic consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Scenic consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda FR-V gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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 2006 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 2006 2.0 engine Honda FR-V 2007 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Scenic is 3 cm shorter than the Honda FR-V, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Scenic is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1840 litres | 1049 litres | |
| Renault Scenic has 33 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 791 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.2 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2200 | |
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