2008 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Renault Grand Scenic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 292 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
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, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Grand Scenic | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Grand Scenic | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |