2007 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Renault Grand Scenic and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 32 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
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 Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Scenic | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Scenic | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
