The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140 CVT (12 - 13)
€ 25,600

€ 23,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI is 4 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
62.2
69.6
77.5
66.1
72.6
81.8
69.6 in
Width
72.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
62.2 in
Height
66.1 in
101.5
175.9
106.4
171.9
175.9 in
Length
171.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Renault Scénic 2.0 16V 140
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4306 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.46 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

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

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

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












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