2006 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2006 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2006 Renault Grand Scenic and 2006 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Seat Altea.
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, 2006 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Grand Scenic. 2006 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Grand Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Grand Scenic | 2006 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Grand Scenic | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |