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Renault Scénic vs Land Rover Defender comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Scénic or Land Rover Defender?

Renault Scénic vs Land Rover Defender: Key differences

Renault Scénic

4.6 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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Land Rover Defender

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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

Scénic

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.

Renault Scénic is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Land Rover Defender costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,229 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers considerably more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 550 km more than the Land Rover Defender.

Defender

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Defender offers significantly more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 417 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Defender is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Defender delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 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.

Seats: Land Rover Defender offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Scénic is noticeably lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 2,300 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Defender offers visibly more boot space – 786 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Defender carries visibly more – 819 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 301 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Defender 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.

from £57,900
Defender

Land Rover Defender

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 14.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 48 km
Renault Scénic
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

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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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Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender looks like it could shrug off a weekend of serious off-road abuse while still turning heads on the high street. Inside it balances practical, no-nonsense utility with enough creature comforts to make daily driving feel less like an expedition and more like a stylish commute—rugged charm with civilized manners.

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Renault Scénic
Land Rover Defender

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Price
57,900 - 172,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 14.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Electric Range
48 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
135 - 324 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Curb weight
2,300 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
293 - 786 L
Length
4,470 mm
Length
-
Width
1,864 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
514 - 518 kg
Payload
494 - 819 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Power HP
200 - 635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Power kW
147 - 467 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 - 5,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D
Brand
Renault
Brand
Land Rover
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