2010 Renault Scenic vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 3 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2010 Renault Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1358 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 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Scenic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Scenic. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Renault Scenic | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
Model | Scenic | Suburban |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 117 L |