1999 Renault Scenic vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Renault Scenic and 1999 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Renault Scenic. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Scenic weights approximately 75 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Scenic. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Renault Scenic | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Scenic | Golf |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92.8 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |