2004 Renault Scenic vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Renault Scenic and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S60 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2004 Renault Scenic. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volvo S60 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Scenic. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Scenic. 2004 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Renault Scenic | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Scenic | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |