Renault Scenic (2009 – 2013) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2010 – 2014): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 204 km/h. The Renault Scenic uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 5.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,362 kg against 1,394 kg. At 4,343 mm, the Renault Scenic is 122 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Renault
Scenic
2009 – 2013
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2010 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2010 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 14 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Gas / other, Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 160 hp | 98 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 380 Nm | 144 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 – 16.4 s | 8.6 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 164 – 204 km/h | 177 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.1 – 7.7 L/100 km | 5.1 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,343 mm | 4,221 mm |
| Width | 1,844 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,362 – 1,577 kg | 1,394 – 1,514 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

