2008 Renault Scenic vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2008 Renault Scenic and 2008 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S60 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Volvo S60 (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Scenic. (128 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Scenic. 2008 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Scenic | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Scenic | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
