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Polestar 2 vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Renault Scénic?

Polestar 2 vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • considerably more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Scénic

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  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Scénic is visibly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Scénic. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers barely more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 61 km more than the Renault Scénic.

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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 Polestar 2 offers considerably more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is moderately faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Renault Scénic tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers considerably more torque with 740 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

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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, Renault Scénic is slightly lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers noticeably more boot space – 545 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Scénic offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,670 L, about 575 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries somewhat more – 518 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is clearly superior 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
375 - 421 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Renault
Is the Polestar 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 2 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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