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Renault Scénic vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 252 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Scénic or Kia Sorento?

Renault Scénic vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Renault Scénic

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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Kia Sorento

  • moderately more power
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

Scénic

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 Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,249 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers clearly more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 543 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 Kia Sorento offers moderately more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Scénic is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers clearly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Scénic

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Scénic is marginally lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers noticeably more boot space – 705 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries markedly more – 685 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 167 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic is decisively ahead 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
Renault Scénic
Kia Sorento

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Renault Scénic

The Renault Scénic is a quietly clever family MPV that balances everyday practicality with unexpected flair, offering a roomy, flexible cabin that makes school runs and weekend escapes less of a chore. It won't dazzle like a sports car, but its composed ride, sensible tech and thoughtful storage solutions make it a superbly pragmatic choice for buyers who prefer substance with a wink.

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Renault Scénic
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,470 mm
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
514 - 518 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
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