2006 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Grand Scenic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester 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 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Forester 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.
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2006 Renault Grand Scenic | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Grand Scenic | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |