2005 Renault Modus vs. 2005 Scion xA
To start off, both 2005 Renault Modus and 2005 Scion xA were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Scion xA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Scion xA (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Renault Modus. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Scion xA should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Modus weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Scion xA.
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 Renault Modus (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Modus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Modus | 2005 Scion xA | |
| Make | Renault | Scion |
| Model | Modus | xA |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
