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Kia Picanto vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (15,100 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or Renault Scénic?

Kia Picanto vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Scénic

4.7 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,551 £.

Scénic

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Scénic offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Scénic is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Scénic delivers substantially more torque with 300 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 204 Nm more.

Picanto

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, Kia Picanto is clearly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 698 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers substantially more boot space – 545 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries clearly more – 518 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 186 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic holds a decisive overall lead 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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Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
126 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
255 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
96 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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