2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender and 2006 Renault Grand Scenic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 382 kg more than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Defender | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
