2009 Renault Scenic vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Renault Scenic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Scenic weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Renault Scenic has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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.
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2009 Renault Scenic | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Scenic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |