2009 Renault Scenic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Renault Scenic and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Renault Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1097 kg more than 2009 Renault Scenic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Scenic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Scenic. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Scenic | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Scenic | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1868 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
