2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2011 Renault Scenic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 Renault Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1489 kg more than 2011 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Discovery | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
