2006 Renault Scenic vs. 2006 Smart ForFour
To start off, both 2006 Renault Scenic and 2006 Smart ForFour were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Scenic (118 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForFour. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForFour.
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, 2006 Renault Scenic (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForFour. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForFour. 2006 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Scenic | 2006 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | Scenic | ForFour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1869 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
