2012 Nissan Sentra vs. 2012 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Sentra and 2012 Renault Grand Scenic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Renault Grand Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 236 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2012 Renault Grand Scenic (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Grand Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Sentra | 2012 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Sentra | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4575 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1511 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
