2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Scenic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 369 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Renault Grand Scenic (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Grand Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Renault Grand Scenic | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Grand Scenic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1465 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |