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Renault Scénic vs Hyundai Tucson comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 31,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Scénic or Hyundai Tucson?

Renault Scénic vs Hyundai Tucson: Key differences

Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more electric range
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Hyundai Tucson

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • slightly 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

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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.

Hyundai Tucson is a bit cheaper – starting at 31,300 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,351 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers considerably more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 528 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

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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 Hyundai Tucson offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers visibly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 79 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, Hyundai Tucson is a bit lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers slightly more boot space – 620 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic 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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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
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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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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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4.7 (8 Reviews)
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Tommy Eriksson
8 Jul 2026, 08:18:44

Very comfortable car to drive, easy to get in and out of, feels safer sitting higher up, nice design. Feels good now but we'll see how it is in the winter.

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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Price
31,300 - 48,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 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
63 - 70 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
62 - 172 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
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Length
4,470 mm
Length
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Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
514 - 518 kg
Payload
518 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Renault Scénic?

The Renault Scénic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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