2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2010 Renault Scenic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Scenic (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 139 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Renault Scenic (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Renault Scenic | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Scenic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 10.3 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 | 1354 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |