2010 Renault Scenic vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2010 Renault Scenic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,455 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2010 Renault Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Renault Scenic (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Renault Scenic 2003 Subaru Legacy
Make Renault Subaru
Model Scenic Legacy
Year Released 2010 2003
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1868 cc 2455 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1215 kg 1495 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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