2006 Renault Scenic vs. 2012 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2012 Nissan Livina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Scenic would be higher. Both 2006 Renault Scenic and 2012 Nissan Livina are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Scenic (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Livina weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2006 Renault Scenic.
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, 2012 Nissan Livina (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Scenic. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Livina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Scenic | 2012 Nissan Livina | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Scenic | Livina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
