The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160 (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 34,800

€ 22,300

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
64.8
73.5
83.8
61.7
69.6
77.5
73.5 in
Width
69.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
64.8 in
Height
61.7 in
107.6
173.5
101.5
168.5
173.5 in
Length
168.5 in
107.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.1 %

General
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
SEAT Altea 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
SEAT Altea 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
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
161 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
20.57 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
44 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
482 mi
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
598 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
102.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Scénic ENERGY TCe 160
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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