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Peugeot Rifter vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (22,900 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Rifter or Renault Scénic?

Peugeot Rifter vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Renault Scénic

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

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

Rifter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Peugeot Rifter is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,900 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,768 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Scénic is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 300 Nm.

Rifter

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is visibly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 505 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries clearly more – 814 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 296 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic holds a narrow 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.

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
Peugeot Rifter
Renault Scénic

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Renault Scénic

The Renault Scenic is a practical and comfortable family car that prioritises interior flexibility and everyday usability. With a composed ride and clever storage solutions, it suits buyers who want a versatile, easy-to-live-with vehicle for family duties and daily driving.

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Peugeot Rifter
Renault Scénic

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
142 - 157 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
-
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
-
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
518 - 814 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Renault
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