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Jeep Compass vs Renault Scenic
Selected trimAltitudeChange trim285 mi · 74 kWh · £36,999
At a glance
In this comparison, Jeep Compass leads on charging speed, while the Renault Scenic leads on value for money, motorway range and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Jeep Compass if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Renault Scenic if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.3p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Renault Scenic leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueRenault
Jeep
6.6
Renault
7.7
Motorway RangeRenault
Jeep
2.2
Renault
4.4
Family
Jeep
7.1
Renault
7.4
Too close to call
ChargingJeep
Jeep
4.3
Renault
3.6
Cost Per MileRenault
Jeep
1.3
Renault
3.1
City DrivingRenault
Jeep
4.1
Renault
5.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36,999 | £36,995 (better) |
| Official range | 285 miles | 392 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 550 L (better) | 545 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 35 min (better) | 37 min |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 7.9 sec |
Size Comparison
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Renault Scenic
Length
Jeep Compass4,550mm
Renault Scenic4,470mm-80mm
Width
Jeep Compass1,900mm
Renault Scenic1,864mm-36mm
Height
Jeep Compass1,700mm
Renault Scenic1,620mm-80mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm | 1,864 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,085 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare | 536 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 890 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 550 L (better) | 545 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1670 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Jeep Compass
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Renault Scenic
- 392 mile WLTP range, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 7 SUVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Jeep Compass Altitude |  Renault Scenic Techno |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.55m | 4.47m-80mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.86m-36mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.08m |
| Height | 1.70m | 1.62m-80mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.80m | 2.79m-15mm |
| Ground Clearance | 200mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 550L (better) | 545L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1670L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 890mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 10.92m |
| Kerb Weight | 2,115kg | 1,840kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 74kWh | 89kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 285 mi | 392 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 160kW (better) | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £36,999 | £36,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £35,499 (-£1,500) | £33,245 (-£3,750) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
* Renault Scenic: Manufacturer quotes 15-80% on a 150 kW charger.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 285 miles | 392 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 193 miles | 274 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 35 min (better) | 37 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 160 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 189 Wh/km | 168 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 74 kWh | 89 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Standard (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 7.9 sec |
| Power | 155 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Torque | 345 Nm (better) | 300 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Jeep Compass
Altitude
Renault Scenic
Techno
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Jeep Compass
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Jeep Compass Altitude
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist66%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Renault Scenic Techno
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant88%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users77%
Safety Assist85%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Jeep CompassAltitude | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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Jeep Compass
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Renault Scenic
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Jeep Compass or the Renault Scenic?
The Renault Scenic is £4 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £184 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £124 of each other - effectively the same to own. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Jeep Compass and Renault Scenic like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 193 miles for the Jeep Compass and 274 miles for the Renault Scenic - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Renault Scenic goes roughly 81 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 35-37 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Jeep Compass or the Renault Scenic?
The Renault Scenic is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 36 mm narrower than the Jeep Compass. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 536 mm of total clearance for the Renault Scenic and about 500 mm of total clearance for the Jeep Compass.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Jeep Compass or the Renault Scenic?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Jeep Compass and 84% for the Renault Scenic. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .