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Vauxhall Astra vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (196 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (28,300 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra or Renault Scénic?

Vauxhall Astra vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Renault Scénic

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly 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

Astra

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,351 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is only slightly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Scénic. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers clearly more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 144 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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 moderately more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers moderately more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Astra

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is visibly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers markedly more boot space – 545 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries very slightly more – 518 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra sits just 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Better finishes, physical controls, European build, ride quality, soundproofing, better seats, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
438 - 502 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Renault
Is the Vauxhall Astra offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Astra is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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