2003 Renault Scenic II vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Scenic II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Scenic II would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Renault Scenic II. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Scenic II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 Renault Scenic II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Seat Altea (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Scenic II. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Scenic II.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Renault Scenic II | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Scenic II | Altea |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 12.3 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 | 1315 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |