The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120 (18 - ..)
€ 22,300

€ 28,700

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI 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 BLUE dCi 120.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
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 1.8 TSI
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.79 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
5P
Generation
RFA
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
130 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.33 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22.04 lb/hp
31.33 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
686 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
482 mi
686 mi
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Renault Grand Scénic BLUE dCi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
20.3 cu ft













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