2007 Renault Scenic vs. 2003 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Renault Scenic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Toledo (104 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Renault Scenic. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Scenic weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Seat Toledo.
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 Renault Scenic (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Scenic | 2003 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Scenic | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
