2011 Subaru Outback vs. 2011 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Outback and 2011 Renault Scenic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Renault Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Outback weights approximately 340 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 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Outback | 2011 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Subaru | Renault |
| Model | Outback | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
