2012 Renault Scenic 1.6 Joie De Vivre vs. 2012 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi Navigator
To start off, both 2012 Renault Scenic 1.6 Joie De Vivre and 2012 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi Navigator were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi Navigator (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Renault Scenic 1.6 Joie De Vivre. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi Navigator should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Scenic 1.6 Joie De Vivre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Scenic 1.6 Joie De Vivre weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi Navigator.
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 Scenic 1.9 DCi Navigator (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Scenic 1.6 Joie De Vivre. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Scenic 1.6 Joie De Vivre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Scenic 1.6 Joie De Vivre | 2012 Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi Navigator | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Scenic | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
