The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 23,400

€ 40,600

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
62.2
69.6
77.5
65.1
73.5
83.8
69.6 in
Width
73.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
62.2 in
Height
65.1 in
101.5
175.9
110.4
182.4
175.9 in
Length
182.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3790 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.07 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
5P
Generation
RFA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
33.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.99 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.49 lb/hp
23.99 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
697 mi
Range
701 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
697 mi
701 mi
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic ENERGY dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1369 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.3 cu ft













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