2004 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Renault Grand Scenic and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Grand Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Renault Grand Scenic. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 182 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (225 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Grand Scenic. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Grand Scenic.
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2004 Renault Grand Scenic | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Grand Scenic | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |