The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,600

€ 25,600

€ 23,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140 is 4 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
66.1
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
66.1 in
Height
62.2 in
106.4
171.9
101.5
175.9
171.9 in
Length
175.9 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4306 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.46 %

General
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
JZ
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
138 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
144 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
144 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
24.01 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
29 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
460 mi
Range
503 mi
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
460 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
153.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












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