2005 Renault Scenic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Renault Scenic and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Scenic weights approximately 458 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (200 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Scenic. (101 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Scenic | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Scenic | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1242 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |
