Renault Scénic I

Renault Scénic I
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The Renault Scénic I (1996–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 18 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: JA · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,168 mm
Width1,719 mm
Height1,609 mm
Wheelbase2,580 mm
Performance
Top speed152–196 km/h
Torque107–200 Nm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
13 years and older64.3% (62.8–65.7)69.2%4,220

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes54.1%36.4%
Lights and electrics40.5%28.8%
Suspension39.4%41.6%
Tyres38.2%31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks22.1%17.1%
Body, chassis and structure20.9%18.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 18 versions of the Renault Scénic I

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United Kingdom 18 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2001–20041.4 16V From VIN JA0D051.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC173 g/km
2000–20041.6 16V From VIN JA04N5 · 1.6 16V From VIN JA0B05 · 1.6 16V From VIN JA04N51.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC173 g/km
2001–20041.6 16V From VIN JA0B021.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2001–20041.8 16V From VIN JA1A05 · 1.8 16V From VIN JA1A051.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2000–20041.9dCi RX4 From VIN JABF0E · 1.9 dCi RX4 From VIN JABF0E · 1.9 dCi From VIN JAA50E1.9 L–Diesel5-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC197 g/km
2002–20041.9 dTi 80 From VIN JA1U051.9 L–Diesel5-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
2001–20041.9 dCi (105 bhp) From VIN JA05051.9 L78 kW (106 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC157 g/km
2003–20041.9 dCi (105 bhp) Auto From VIN JA05021.9 L78 kW (106 PS)Diesel4-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC173 g/km
2001–20042.0 ide 16V From VIN JA0C02 · 2.0 16V From VIN JA0C02 · 2.0 16V From VIN JA0C022.0 L–Petrol4-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC200 g/km
2000–20042.0 16V RX4 From VIN JAAC0E2.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual9.5 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2000–20042.0 16V From VIN JA1B05 · 2.0 16V From VIN JA1B05 · 2.0 16V From VIN JA0C052.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.0 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
20011.6 16V From VIN JA0B021.3 L–Petrol4-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2000–20011.4 16V From VIN JA0WN5 · 1.4 16V From VIN JA0WN51.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
2000–20011.6 16V From VIN JA04N2 · 1.6 16V From VIN JA04N21.6 L–Petrol4-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC181 g/km
2000–20011.9dCi From VIN JA0505 · 1.9dTi From VIN JA0NN5 · 1.9 dTi From VIN JA0NN51.9 L–Diesel5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC157 g/km
2000–20011.9dTi From VIN JA0N02 · 1.9 dTi From VIN JA0N021.9 L–Diesel4-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km
20012.0 ide 16V From VIN JA0C052.0 L–Petrol5-speed manual8.0 L/100 km NEDC190 g/km
2000–20012.0 16V From VIN JA1B02 · 2.0 16V From VIN JA1B022.0 L–Petrol4-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC202 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.