2008 Renault Scenic vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2008 Renault Scenic and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 68 kg more than 2008 Renault Scenic.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Scenic. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Scenic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Renault Scenic 2008 Subaru Impreza
Make Renault Subaru
Model Scenic Impreza
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2501 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 171 HP
Torque 188 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1608 kg
Vehicle Length 3990 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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