2008 Renault Scenic vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Renault Scenic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Renault Scenic. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Scenic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea.
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, 2003 Seat Altea (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Scenic. (201 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Scenic | 2003 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Scenic | Altea |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| 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 | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
