2007 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Grand Scenic would be higher. At 1,968 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 232 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Scenic | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grand Scenic | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1404 mm |
