2006 Renault Scenic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Scenic would be higher. 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 3 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 708 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, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Scenic | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Scenic | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
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 | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |