2008 Nissan Almera vs. 2011 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2011 Renault Scenic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Renault Scenic (300 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2011 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2008 Nissan Almera has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Almera | 2011 Renault Scenic | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Almera | Scenic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1868 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |