2011 Renault Scenic vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2011 Renault Scenic and 2011 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Renault Scenic. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1287 kg more than 2011 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Dakota 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, 2011 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Scenic. 2011 Dodge Dakota has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Scenic | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Renault | Dodge |
| Model | Scenic | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
