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Citroen C3 vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Renault Scénic?

Citroen C3 vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,666 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Scénic is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers considerably more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 273 km more than the Citroen C3.

Scénic

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Scénic offers significantly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 105 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Scénic is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Scénic delivers markedly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 596 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers considerably more boot space – 545 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries a bit more – 518 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Scénic

Renault Scénic

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 420 - 598 km
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Citroen C3

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Better finishes, physical controls, European build, ride quality, soundproofing, better seats, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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