The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Scénic dCi 160 (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,200

€ 24,900

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Scénic dCi 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Renault Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
66.1
72.6
81.8
61.7
69.6
77.5
72.6 in
Width
69.6 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
66.1 in
Height
61.7 in
106.4
171.9
101.5
168.5
171.9 in
Length
168.5 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3558 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.36 %

General
Renault Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Renault Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Scénic dCi 160
158 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Scénic dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Renault Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Scénic dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
Renault Scénic dCi 160
22.52 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Renault Scénic dCi 160
36 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
510 mi
Renault Scénic dCi 160
565 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
127 kWh
Renault Scénic dCi 160
135.8 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Scénic dCi 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft











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