2012 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, both 2012 Renault Grand Scenic and 2012 Suzuki Kizashi were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Renault Grand Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 186 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Because 2012 Suzuki Kizashi is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Grand Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2012 Renault Grand Scenic (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Grand Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Renault Grand Scenic | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Renault | Suzuki |
Model | Grand Scenic | Kizashi |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |