2010 Renault Scenic vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Scenic would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Renault Scenic. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Antara weights approximately 595 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 2012 Opel Antara 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, 2012 Opel Antara 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara. 2012 Opel Antara 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. 2012 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Scenic | 2012 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Renault | Opel |
| Model | Scenic | Antara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
