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Renault Scénic vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Scénic or Lotus Emeya?

Renault Scénic vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,934 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Scénic is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 18 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 700 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is markedly faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Renault Scénic tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 86 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 685 Nm more.

Scénic

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Scénic is substantially lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 733 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers very slightly more boot space – 545 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Scénic offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,670 L, about 282 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries barely more – 545 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
Renault Scénic
Lotus Emeya

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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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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Renault Scénic
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,470 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
514 - 518 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lotus
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