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Renault Scénic vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Scénic or Suzuki Vitara?

Renault Scénic vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Renault Scénic

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  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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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.

Suzuki Vitara is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,057 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Suzuki Vitara is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Scénic. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers clearly more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 172 km more than the Suzuki Vitara.

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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 Renault Scénic offers somewhat more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Scénic takes 7.9 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Suzuki Vitara is marginally faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Renault Scénic tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers barely more torque with 307 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 7 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, Suzuki Vitara is substantially lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 567 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers markedly more boot space – 545 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Scénic offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,670 L, about 550 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries moderately more – 518 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic has the upper hand 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 £34,600
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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Jolanta
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A very pleasant car for an affordable price. The only downside is poorly soundproofed doors and windows.

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Polet
14 Jan 2026, 00:08:10

Proven reliability — it’s sold on every continent, and a real pleasure as a 4x4.

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Alejandro
15 Nov 2025, 18:50:42

After trying both, I chose the Vitara for everyday use. In my view, its balance of performance, quality and price is superior.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
4,470 mm
Length
4,185 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
1,595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
1,120 L
Payload
514 - 518 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Suzuki
What drive types are available for the Renault Scénic?

The Renault Scénic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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