2007 Honda Element vs. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, both 2007 Honda Element and 2007 Renault Grand Scenic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 485 kg more than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (201 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. 2007 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2007 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Element | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
