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Kia e-Niro vs Renault Scenic
At a glance
The Kia e-Niro was replaced by the Kia Niro EV in 2022. Compare the Kia Niro EV with the Renault Scenic
In this comparison, Kia e-Niro leads on running costs and city driving, while the Renault Scenic leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia e-Niro if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
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 need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Renault Scenic leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueRenault
Kia
0
Renault
7.7
Motorway RangeRenault
Kia
2.5
Renault
4.4
FamilyRenault
Kia
3.7
Renault
7.4
ChargingRenault
Kia
0.3
Renault
3.6
Cost Per MileKia
Kia
5.1
Renault
3.1
City DrivingKia
Kia
7.1
Renault
5.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Renault Scenic
Techno
- 213 miles more WLTP range
- 94 litres more boot space
- 100 kW faster rapid charging
- 60 kW more power
- 1.9s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £36,995 |
| Official range | 180 miles | 392 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 451 L | 545 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 37 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 7.9 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia e-Niro
Renault Scenic
Length
Kia e-Niro4,375mm-95mm
Renault Scenic4,470mm
Width
Kia e-Niro1,805mm-59mm
Renault Scenic1,864mm
Height
Kia e-Niro1,570mm-50mm
Renault Scenic1,620mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,375 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm (better) | 1,864 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,085 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m (better) | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 595 mm spare (better) | 536 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 890 mm |
| Boot space (seats up) | 451 L | 545 L (better) |
| 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.
Kia e-Niro
- Uses 153 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,375 mm, shorter than 80% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
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 |  Kia e-Niro 2 |  Renault Scenic Techno |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.38m | 4.47m+95mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.86m+59mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.08m |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.62m+50mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.70m | 2.79m+85mm |
| Ground Clearance | 155mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 451L | 545L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1670L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 890mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m (better) | 10.92m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,667kg (better) | 1,840kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 39.2kWh | 89kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 180 mi | 392 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £36,995 |
| Price after EV grant | Not available | £33,245 (-£3,750) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2019–2022 | 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 | Kia e-Niro2 | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 180 miles | 392 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 126 miles | 274 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 37 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.2 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km (better) | 168 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 89 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Heat pump | Not available | Standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 7.9 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Torque | 395 Nm (better) | 300 Nm |
| Drivetrain | fwd | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia e-Niro
2
Renault Scenic
Techno
8.4/10
average across 5 reviews
- Auto Express4.5/5
- DrivingElectric4.5/5
- Top Gear8/10
Watch the reviews
Watch selected video reviews here, or visit each model page for the full collection.
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
For a useful running-cost comparison, factor in your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car alongside the EV estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
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 | Kia e-Niro2 | Renault ScenicTechno |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 8 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | 160,934 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag real-world range. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Kia e-Niro
2
Owners love
- Very efficient, with owners commonly seeing 4 miles per kWh or more and 250 miles or so from a charge in mild weather
- Little or no battery degradation reported, even on high-mileage and taxi cars
- Comfortable, quiet and easy to live with, with a high seating position and wide-opening doors
Watch out for
- A minority of cars develop a whining or rattling motor and reduction-gear bearing noise, usually fixed under warranty but sometimes with long waits for parts
- The boot is smaller than the crossover shape suggests
- Range drops by around 30% in winter and noticeably at motorway speeds
Owner tips
- Listen for whining, rattling or ticking from the drivetrain on the test drive
- Check the service history is complete (every 12 months or 10,000 miles) to keep the warranty valid
Renault Scenic
Techno
Owners love
- Owners praise the comfort, quiet cabin and supple ride, even on 20-inch wheels.
- Real-world range is strong: about 300 miles in mild weather and around 3.2-3.6 miles per kWh, with good results on long European trips.
- The Google-based infotainment, physical controls and well-equipped base techno trim are rated highly.
Watch out for
- The My Renault app is unreliable: wrong information, crashes and failed remote commands.
- Winter and fast-motorway range fall well below WLTP (about 2.9 miles per kWh at 75 mph).
- Rapid charging sometimes peaks well below the 150 kW maximum.
Owner tips
- Check the car's exact spec for 22 kW charging, V2L and One Pedal rather than assuming by year.
- Check the tyre pressures against the door sticker; several cars were delivered well over spec.
Buying options
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Kia e-Niro
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Renault Scenic
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Kia e-Niro and Renault Scenic like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 126 miles for the Kia e-Niro 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 148 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia e-Niro or the Renault Scenic?
The Kia e-Niro is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 59 mm narrower than the Renault Scenic. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 595 mm of total clearance for the Kia e-Niro and about 536 mm of total clearance for the Renault Scenic. The Kia e-Niro also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia e-Niro or the Renault Scenic?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 86% battery health for the Kia e-Niro and 84% for the Renault Scenic. That gives the Kia e-Niro a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. The Renault Scenic has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia e-Niro.
Go deeper on each car
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Guide
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .