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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (51,700 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Santa Fe or Renault Scénic?

Hyundai Santa Fe vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

Hyundai Santa Fe

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more trunk space

Renault Scénic

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

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

Santa Fe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Scénic is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,100 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers substantially more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 544 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Scénic

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Scénic is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Hyundai Santa Fe takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Santa Fe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Scénic is barely lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers clearly more boot space – 704 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic is far ahead overall 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.

from £34,600
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
Hyundai Santa Fe
Renault Scénic

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Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe blends practical family friendliness with a hint of premium style, offering roomy, sensible packaging wrapped in modern, confident design. Inside it serves up comfortable seats, straightforward tech and a calm, composed ride that makes daily drives feel a little more grown up — a solid all‑rounder that doesn’t try to be flashy.

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Renault Scénic

The Renault Scénic is a quietly clever family MPV that balances everyday practicality with unexpected flair, offering a roomy, flexible cabin that makes school runs and weekend escapes less of a chore. It won't dazzle like a sports car, but its composed ride, sensible tech and thoughtful storage solutions make it a superbly pragmatic choice for buyers who prefer substance with a wink.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Renault Scénic

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,700 - 58,600 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
54 km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
90 - 162 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
560 - 665 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
380 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Renault
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