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VW Caddy vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy or Renault Scénic?

VW Caddy vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Caddy is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,869 £.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers substantially more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 477 km more than the VW Caddy.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Scénic is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the VW Caddy takes 11.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Caddy is barely faster – reaching 186 km/h, while the Renault Scénic tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy delivers marginally more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Caddy offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy is a bit lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 247 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,030 L more than the Renault Scénic.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy carries visibly more – 710 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 192 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic is far 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 £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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Reviews VW Caddy

5 (1 Reviews)
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Jakob Blans
12 May 2026, 16:22:17

A really lovely car with space for a wheelchair and much more, which we've had for almost 14 years and driven over 200,000 km with. Now the gearbox has failed and we'd like to buy a new one.

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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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Renault Scénic

Costs and Consumption
Price
27,800 - 45,900 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
116 - 121 km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
10 - 165 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,998 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,860 mm
Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,556 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
501 - 710 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 14 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
173 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Renault
What drive types are available for the VW Caddy?

The VW Caddy is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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