2005 Renault Scenic vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2005 Renault Scenic and 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Scenic weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.

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 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (101 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic. 2005 Renault Scenic has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Scenic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Renault Scenic 2005 Toyota Corolla
Make Renault Toyota
Model Scenic Corolla
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 110 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 280 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1360 kg
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 55 L


 

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