Renault Scenic 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Scenic is more dynamic to drive. Renault Scenic engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Thanks to more power Renault Scenic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Scenic consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Scenic could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Scenic can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Scenic version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Renault Scenic 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.58 m | |
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Renault Scenic is larger. Renault Scenic is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Scenic is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 572 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1554 litres | 1520 litres | |
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Renault Scenic has more luggage capacity. Renault Scenic has 72 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 34 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Scenic is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`019 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`529 kg | 1`324 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 526 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Scenic has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 8200 | |
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