The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF EDC (18 - ..) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,500

€ 25,600

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
65.1
73.5
83.8
62.2
69.6
77.5
73.5 in
Width
69.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
65.1 in
Height
62.2 in
110.4
182.4
101.5
175.9
182.4 in
Length
175.9 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4780 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.69 %

General
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
RFA
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
158 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
21.87 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
40 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
558 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
558 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Grand Scénic TCe 160 GPF
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1325 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
20.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft













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