2006 Renault Scenic vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 2 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Scenic. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Scenic | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Scenic | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1869 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |