2005 Renault Scenic vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Scenic would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic. 2008 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Renault Scenic | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Renault | SsangYong |
Model | Scenic | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1906 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |