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RenaultScenic (2016-2019)

Used only
MPV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£7,225Typical price

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This is the fourth-generation Renault Scénic (launched in 2016). As MPVs have fallen out of favour in recent years, is this Scénic about to turn the tide? This family-friendly car is available in five-seat and seven-seat Grand Scénic styles. Read all about the latest Renault Scénic in our full road test review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Apr 2018First reviewed by Which?
Nov 2016Released

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

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Safety kit

Brand reliability 0-4 years

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Electric car reliability
Full hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability

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Diesel reliability

General
Class	MPV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£7,225 - £11,032
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	39.8 to 57.6mpg
Length	4,407mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,866mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	2,130 to 2,135mm
Height	1,653mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.75 m
On sale date	01 November 2016
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£11.54

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	Tce 140 GPF Bose Edition
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.3-litre (140hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	52 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	15.64p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£71
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	165
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1800kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	30 April 2019
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	Energy DCI 110 Hybrid Assist Intens
Fuel	Mild-Diesel-Hybrid
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (110hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	52 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	11.54p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£76
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Medium
CO level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	129
Official fuel economy: NEDC	80.7
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1850kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	730kg
Engine test date	11 January 2018
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	ENERGY DCI 130 Bose edition
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	1.6-litre (130hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	52 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	12.46p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£76
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Medium
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	140
Official fuel economy: NEDC	62.8
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1850kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	750kg
Engine test date	20 January 2017
Car test programme	2017

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