The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 29,400

€ 16,000

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4.
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
65.9
72.6
81.8
62.2
69.6
77.5
72.6 in
Width
69.6 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65.9 in
Height
62.2 in
109.1
180
101.5
175.9
180 in
Length
175.9 in
109.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
3724 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
5128 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
626 lb
16.81 %

General
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
JZ
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
158 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Performance
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.87 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
23.57 lb/hp
36.87 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
36 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
468 mi
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
565 mi
468 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
135.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1404 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
19.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft













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