2007 Renault Scenic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Renault Scenic and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Renault Scenic. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Scenic weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
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 Golf (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Scenic. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Scenic | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Scenic | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
