The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 (13 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 29,400
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160.
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
62.2
69.6
77.5
65.9
72.6
81.8
69.6 in
Width
72.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
62.2 in
Height
65.9 in
101.5
175.9
109.1
180
175.9 in
Length
180 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3724 lb
4616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5128 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.3 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
5P
Generation
JZ
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
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32.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.84 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
36 mpg
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
570 mi
565 mi
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
135.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1404 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.2 cu ft













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














