2008 Renault Scenic vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2008 Renault Scenic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Scenic (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Scenic should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Scenic weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Renault Scenic (128 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Scenic | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Scenic | Arosa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 70.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 18 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 | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |