Vauxhall Meriva VXR (2003 – 2009) vs Renault Scenic (2003 – 2009): specs compared

The Vauxhall Meriva VXR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 163 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 8.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 206 km/h. The Renault Scenic uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. At 4,260 mm, the Renault Scenic is 219 mm longer than the Vauxhall Meriva VXR.

Specification Vauxhall Meriva VXR Vauxhall Meriva VXR 2003 – 2009 Renault Scenic Renault Scenic 2003 – 2009
Overview
Origin United Kingdom France
Documented years 2003 – 2009 2003 – 2009
Body style — —
Variants 1 9
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 179 hp 82 – 163 hp
Torque 230 Nm 127 – 270 Nm
0–100 km/h 7.9 s 8.6 – 15.7 s
Top speed 220 km/h 166 – 206 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.8 L/100 km 5.0 – 8.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,041 mm 4,260 mm
Width 1,694 mm 1,811 mm
Height 1,623 mm 1,621 mm
Wheelbase 2,629 mm 2,685 mm
Curb weight 1,325 kg 1,320 – 1,505 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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