Renault Scenic III or Renault Scenic IV?

2009–2016 vs 2016–2023 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Scenic III 4,366 mm, Scenic IV 4,406 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Scenic III 470 l, Scenic IV 572 l.
Lowest consumption: Scenic III 4.4 l/100 km, Scenic IV 4.1 l/100 km.
Power: Scenic III 81–118 kW, Scenic IV 70–118 kW.
Standard equipment: Scenic III 34 items (Expression), Scenic IV 33 items (Life).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Renault Scenic III2009–2016 · 10 engines · Expression, Dynamique, Bose, AuthentiqueSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Scenic IV2016–2023 · 13 engines · Life, Zen, Intens, ExperienceSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Renault Scenic III2009–2016no listings	Renault Scenic IV2016–2023no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,344 mm–4,366 mm	Length4,406 mm
Width	Width1,845 mm	Width1,866 mm
Height	Height1,636 mm–1,640 mm	Height1,653 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm–2,703 mm	Wheelbase2,734 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume437 l–470 l	Trunk volume506 l–572 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,355 kg–1,590 kg	Curb weight1,350 kg–1,520 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank52 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2009–2016	Production years2016–2023
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines13
Power	Power81–118 kW (110–160 hp)	Power70–118 kW (95–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–1.7
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.4 s · 2.0 dCi 160	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 1.3 TCe 160 EDC
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsExpression · Life
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim34 · Expression	Items in the base trim33 · Life
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim45 · Bose	Items in the top trim48 · Intens
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Folding front passenger seatback	Folding front passenger seatback✓	Folding front passenger seatback—
Front seatback tables	Front seatback tables✓	Front seatback tables—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 13
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R20 Wheels	R20 Wheels—	R20 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Renault Scenic III or Renault Scenic IV?

Length: Renault Scenic IV 4,406 mm, Renault Scenic III 4,366 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,734 vs 2,703 mm. Boot: 572 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Renault Scenic III or Renault Scenic IV?

The most frugal Renault Scenic III uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110); the most frugal Renault Scenic IV 4.1 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 110).

Which is more powerful — Renault Scenic III or Renault Scenic IV?

The strongest Renault Scenic III makes 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0 dCi 160); the strongest Renault Scenic IV 118 kW (160 hp) (1.3 TCe 160 EDC).

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