2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Renault Sandero
To start off, both 2009 Honda Ridgeline and 2009 Renault Sandero were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2009 Renault Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 82 kg more than 2009 Renault Sandero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Sandero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Sandero. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Sandero has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Sandero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Renault Sandero | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Ridgeline | Sandero |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1111 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |