2006 Renault Scenic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Renault Scenic and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Scenic (132 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 324 kg more than 2006 Renault Scenic.
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 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Scenic | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Scenic | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 19.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
