The Comparative Analysis :

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 (13 - 15)

€ 30,500
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 29,400
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 (13 - 15) Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
€ 30,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel is 6.9 inches shorter and 2 inches narrower.
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
65.9
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
70.6
81.9
65.9
Blueprint Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 (13 - 15)
72.6
81.8
70.6 in
Width
72.6 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
65.9 in
Height
65.9 in
Blueprint VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
105.4
173.1
Blueprint Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 (13 - 15)
109.1
180
173.1 in
Length
180 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3724 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5128 lb
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.22 %
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160 (13 - 15)

General

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
1T
Generation
JZ
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
158 hp
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160

Performance

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160

 REPLAY
25.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25.47 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Fuel Economy
16.3 lb  ( 5 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
36 mpg  ( 40 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5 MPGe
40 MPGe
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
21.3 lb
city
28 mpg
13.5 lb
highway
42 mpg
53 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
324 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
324 mi
565 mi
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Environmental Impact
33.8 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Touran 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Renault Grand Scénic dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1404 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.2 cu ft
53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
59 cu ft