The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. VW Touran 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 24,800

€ 28,300

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140 is 6.9 inches longer and 2 inches wider.
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
65.9
72.6
81.8
65.9
70.6
81.9
72.6 in
Width
70.6 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
109.1
180
105.4
173.1
180 in
Length
173.1 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4857 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %

General
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
JZ
Generation
1T
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
104 hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Performance
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.01 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
24.04 lb/hp
33.01 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
460 mi
Range
731 mi
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
460 mi
731 mi
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
153.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Grand Scénic 2.0 16V 140
VW Touran 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1539 lb
Maximum Payload
1418 lb
19.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.7 cu ft













59 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.3 cu ft