2009 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2009 Honda Fit and 2009 Renault Scenic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Scenic (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 246 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Renault Scenic (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit. 2009 Renault Scenic has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Scenic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 2009 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Fit | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
