2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Renault Grand Scenic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Grand Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Grand Scenic (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Grand Scenic should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 544 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic. (101 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
