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Renault Scénic vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Scénic or VW Transporter Transporter?

Renault Scénic vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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VW Transporter Transporter

  • visibly more power
  • very slightly 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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,887 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Scénic is noticeably more efficient: consuming 16.6 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers significantly more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 267 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

Transporter Transporter

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 VW Transporter Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is very slightly 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 Renault Scénic is a bit faster – reaching 170 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 115 Nm more.

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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 very slightly lighter – 1,822 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries clearly more – 1,259 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 741 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter is clearly ahead overall 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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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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Reviews Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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David
19 May 2026, 08:25:28

Better finishes, physical controls, European build, ride quality, soundproofing, better seats, etc.

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VW Transporter Transporter

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,470 mm
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
514 - 518 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Renault Scénic?

The Renault Scénic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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