2005 Renault Scenic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Scenic would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Scenic weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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 Renault Scenic (203 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Scenic | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Scenic | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |