2007 Renault Scenic vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Renault Scenic and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Renault Scenic. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Scenic.
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 New Beetle (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Scenic. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 New Beetle | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Scenic | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |