2006 Renault Scenic vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2006 Renault Scenic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea 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 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Renault Scenic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Renault Scenic. 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 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Scenic. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Scenic | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Scenic | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1395 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |