2011 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 1 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Scenic (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 22 kg more than 2010 Renault Scenic.
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, 2010 Renault Scenic (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2010 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Insight | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
