Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2017 vs Renault Scenic 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Scenic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 288 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan engine produces 138 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Scenic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 122 mm (4.8 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.65 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is smaller. Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 13 cm shorter than the Renault Scenic, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 572 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | 1554 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has 73 litres more trunk space than the Renault Scenic. The Renault Scenic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Scenic (by 62 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is 0.3 metres less than that of the Renault Scenic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8600 | |
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