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Renault Scénic vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Scénic or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Renault Scénic vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • clearly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Scénic is somewhat cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,086 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Scénic is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 38 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Renault Scénic tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Scénic

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, Renault Scénic is visibly lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 443 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers moderately more boot space – 545 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Scénic offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,670 L, about 370 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries somewhat more – 518 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
Renault Scénic
NIO ET5 Wagon

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Renault Scénic
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,470 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
514 - 518 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
NIO
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