2005 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Renault Grand Scenic and 2005 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 256 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic. (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Grand Scenic | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Grand Scenic | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
