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Renault Scénic vs BYD Atto 3 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 449 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Scénic or BYD Atto 3?

Renault Scénic vs BYD Atto 3: Key differences

Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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BYD Atto 3

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Scénic

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Scénic is slightly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the BYD Atto 3 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,934 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Atto 3 is barely more efficient: consuming 16.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Scénic. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers moderately more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 88 km more than the BYD Atto 3.

Atto 3

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 BYD Atto 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 449 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Atto 3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Atto 3 delivers clearly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Scénic

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 only slightly lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 1,880 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers slightly more boot space – 545 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Atto 3 carries only slightly more – 530 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Atto 3 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.

from £38,600
Atto 3

BYD Atto 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 - 449 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 470 - 510 km
Renault Scénic
BYD Atto 3

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Dimensions and Body

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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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BYD Atto 3

The BYD Atto 3 is an electric crossover that blends a distinctive, modern design with a comfortable, well-equipped cabin suited to everyday family use. It offers a relaxed, smooth driving feel and practical running costs, making it a sensible choice if you want an uncomplicated, value-focused EV.

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Renault Scénic
BYD Atto 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Price
38,600 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.4 - 17.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Electric Range
470 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Curb weight
1,880 - 1,990 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,470 mm
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
514 - 518 kg
Payload
530 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Power HP
313 - 449 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Torque
380 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Power kW
230 - 330 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
BYD
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