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Renault Scénic vs Ford Focus comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 27,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Scénic or Ford Focus?

Renault Scénic vs Ford Focus: Key differences

Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more trunk space
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Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Focus is markedly cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,114 £.

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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 Ford Focus offers visibly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Renault Scénic tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is visibly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers noticeably more boot space – 545 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Scénic offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,670 L, about 316 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus carries only slightly more – 560 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus is far 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.

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Focus

Ford Focus

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 8 L/100km
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Reviews Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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David
19 May 2026, 08:25:28

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

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The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Henk
28 Dec 2025, 23:33:18

Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
117 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
392 L
Length
4,470 mm
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Payload
514 - 518 kg
Payload
495 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Ford
What drive types are available for the Renault Scénic?

The Renault Scénic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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