2007 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Renault Grand Scenic and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
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, 2007 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Grand Scenic | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Grand Scenic | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |