2008 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Grand Scenic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (200 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 313 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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 Nissan Sentra (244 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Grand Scenic | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Grand Scenic | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
