Renault Scénic III

The Renault Scénic III (2009–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 110 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: JZ · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm RDW | 4,343–4,559 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm RDW | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm RDW | 1,636–1,643 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm RDW | 2,700–2,769 mm |
| Front track | 1,536–1,546 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,539–1,559 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,405 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,505 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,021 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500 kg Traficom | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 5 RDW | – |
| Fuel tank | – | 50–53 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 195 km/h RDW | 165–210 km/h |
| Torque | 190–360 Nm ASTRA | 151–380 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/55R20
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 80.7% (80.0–81.4) | 86.4% | 11,491 |
| 9–12 years | 69.2% (68.7–69.7) | 77.9% | 39,263 |
| 13 years and older | 64.8% (64.0–65.5) | 69.2% | 15,113 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 36.3% | 28.3% |
| Tyres | 34.0% | 30.7% |
| Suspension | 33.7% | 28.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 25.3% | 18.5% |
| Steering | 11.6% | 4.7% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 8.9% | 8.9% |
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 110 versions of the Renault Scénic III
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European Union 28 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2016 | 1.5 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 105–135 g/km | 58,121 |
| 2012–2016 | 1.6 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 114–116 g/km | 17,444 |
| 2014–2016 | 1.2 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 135–140 g/km | 10,370 |
| 2013–2016 | 1.2 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 135–139 g/km | 3,040 |
| 2016 | 1.6 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Diesel | 121 g/km | 2,579 |
| 2012–2016 | 1.5 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Diesel | 102–120 g/km | 1,197 |
| 2013–2016 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 138–140 g/km | 261 |
| 2016 | 1.5 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Petrol | 100 g/km | 12 |
| 2016 | 1.2 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Diesel | 129 g/km | 10 |
| 2012–2015 | 1.6 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | 174–176 g/km | 1,318 |
| 2012–2013 | 1.2 L | – | Petrol | 135 g/km | 52 |
| 2012 | 1.9 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 147 g/km | 19 |
| 2012 | 1.4 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | 170 g/km | 16 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 81 kW (110 PS) | Petrol | – | 2,607 |
| 2011 | 1.9 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | – | 1,603 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | – | 1,576 |
| 2011 | 1.4 L | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | – | 317 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | – | 154 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | – | 61 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 118 kW (160 PS) | Diesel | 173 g/km | 49 |
| 2011 | – | – | Diesel | – | 10 |
| 2010 | 1.5 L | – | Diesel | 133 g/km | 18,646 |
| 2010 | 1.9 L | – | Diesel | 148 g/km | 3,799 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 175 g/km | 2,430 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 181 g/km | 824 |
| 2010 | 1.4 L | – | Petrol | 169 g/km | 784 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 184 g/km | 404 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | LPG | 159 g/km | 14 |
United Kingdom 34 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016TCe 115 | 1.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2016TCe 130 | 1.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2015–20161.5 dCi 110 Stop Start · dCi 110 eco | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2016dCi 110 Auto | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 20151.2 TCE 115 Stop Start | 1.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.9–6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 135–140 g/km |
| 20151.2 TCE 130 Stop Start | 1.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2–6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 140–145 g/km |
| 20151.5 dCi 110 EDC Auto | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 20151.5 dCi 110 | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 20151.6 dCi 130 Stop Start | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2010–20151.6 VVT 110 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2013–20141.2 TCE 115 S&S · 1.2 TCE 115 Stop Start | 1.2 L | Petrol | Manual | 5.9–6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 135–140 g/km |
| 2013–20141.2 TCE 130 S&S · 1.2 TCE 130 Stop Start | 1.2 L | Petrol | Manual | 6.2–6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 140–145 g/km |
| 2013–20141.5 dCi 110 | 1.5 L | Diesel | Manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2013–20141.5 dCi 110 S&S · 1.5 dCi 110 Stop Start | 1.5 L | Diesel | Manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2013–20141.5 dCi 110 EDC Auto | 1.5 L | Diesel | Automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2013–20141.6 dCi 130 S&S · 1.6 dCi 130 Stop Start | 1.6 L | Diesel | Manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013–20141.6 VVT 110 | 1.6 L | Petrol | Manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 20121.2 TCe 115 Stop Start | 1.2 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2010–20121.4 TCe | 1.4 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 20121.5 dCi 110 EDC FAP | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 20121.5 dCi 110 FAP | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 20121.5 dCi 110 Stop Start | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 20121.6 dCi 130 FAP Stop Start | 1.6 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 20121.9 dCi 130 FAP | 1.9 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.5 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2010–20122.0 dCi 150 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2010–20122.0 dCi 160 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 2010–20122.0 16V CVT | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 2010dCi 86 | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 130 g/km |
| 2010dCi 106 | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 130 g/km |
| 2010dCi 110 EDC FAP | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 130 g/km |
| 2010dCi 130 | 1.9 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 20091.5 dCi 86 | 1.5 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.1 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 20091.5 dCi 106 | 1.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 137 g/km |
| 20091.9 dCi 130 FAP Auto | 1.9 L | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
France 48 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014Grand SCENIC 5PL dCi (110ch) | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2014Grand SCENIC Bose« 2014 5PL EnergydCi (110ch) eco2 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2014Grand SCENIC Bose« 2014 7PL EnergydCi (110ch) eco2 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2014Grand SCENIC Nouvelle 7PL dCi (110ch) | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC Bose« 2014 EnergydCi (110ch) eco2 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC Nouvelle dCi (110ch) | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC Xmod Bose« dCi (110ch) EDC | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC Xmod Bose« EnergydCi (110ch) eco2 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2013–2014SCENIC Xmod dCi (110ch) | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6–4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 120–128 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC Nouvelle EnergyTCe (115ch) | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC Xmod EnergyTCe (115ch) | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2014Grand SCENIC 5PL EnergydCi (130ch) eco2 | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2014Grand SCENIC 7PL EnergydCi (130ch) eco2 | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2014Grand SCENIC Bose« 2014 5PL EnergydCi (130ch) eco2 | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2014Grand SCENIC Bose« 2014 7PL EnergydCi (130ch) eco2 | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC EnergydCi (130ch) eco2 | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.6 L/100 km NEDC | 117 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC Xmod Bose« EnergydCi (130ch) | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2014Grand SCENIC Bose« 2014 5PL EnergyTCe (130ch) · Grand SCENIC Bose« 2014 7PL EnergyTCe (130ch) | – | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC Bose« 2014 EnergyTCe (130ch) | – | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2014SCENIC Xmod Bose« EnergyTCe (130ch) | – | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2013–2014Grand SCENIC 5PL dCi (150ch) BVA | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2013–2014Grand SCENIC 7PL dCi (150ch) BVA | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2013–2014SCENIC dCi (150ch) BVA | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2012–2013SCENIC Collection 2012 dCi (95ch) eco2 · SCENIC dCi (95ch) eco2 | – | 70 kW (95 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.5 L/100 km NEDC | 120 g/km |
| 2012–2013SCENIC Collection 2012 dCi (110ch) EDC · SCENIC dCi (110ch) EDC | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2012–2013Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 5PL dCi (110ch) EDC · Grand SCENIC 5PL dCi (110ch) EDC | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2012–2013Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 7PL dCi (110ch) EDC · Grand SCENIC 7PL dCi (110ch) EDC | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2012–2013Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 7PL Energy dCi (110ch) eco2 · Grand SCENIC 7PL Energy dCi (110ch) eco2 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2012–2013Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 5PL Energy dCi (110ch) eco2 · Grand SCENIC 5PL Energy dCi (110ch) eco2 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2012–2013SCENIC Collection 2012 Energy dCi (110ch) eco2 · SCENIC Energy dCi (110ch) eco2 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2012–2013SCENIC Collection 2012 dCi (110ch) · SCENIC dCi (110ch) | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 127–128 g/km |
| 2012–2013Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 5PL dCi (110ch) · Grand SCENIC 5PL dCi (110ch) | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2012–2013Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 7PL dCi (110ch) · Grand SCENIC 7PL dCi (110ch) | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km |
| 2013SCENIC Xmod dCi (110ch) EDC | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 4.7 L/100 km NEDC | 124 g/km |
| 2013SCENIC Xmod Energy dCi (110ch) eco2 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.1 L/100 km NEDC | 105 g/km |
| 2012–2013SCENIC Collection 2012 Energy TCe (115ch) eco2 · SCENIC Energy TCe (115ch) | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km |
| 2013SCENIC Xmod Energy TCe (115ch) | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2012–2013Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 7PL Energy dCi (130ch) eco2 · Grand SCENIC 7PL Energy dCi (130ch) eco2 | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012–2013SCENIC Collection 2012 Energy dCi (130ch) eco2 · Grand SCENIC 5PL Energy dCi (130ch) eco2 | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013SCENIC Xmod Energy dCi (130ch) | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2013Grand SCENIC 5PL Energy TCe (130ch) · Grand SCENIC 7PL Energy TCe (130ch) | – | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2013SCENIC Xmod Energy TCe (130ch) | – | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 145 g/km |
| 2012SCENIC Collection 2012 1.6 16V E85 eco2 | – | 81 kW (110 PS) | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed manual | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2012Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 5PL Energy dCi (130ch) eco2 | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.4 L/100 km NEDC | 114 g/km |
| 2012SCENIC Collection 2012 TCe (130ch) | – | 96 kW (131 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 168 g/km |
| 2012SCENIC Collection 2012 dCi (150ch) BVA | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2012Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 5PL dCi (150ch) BVA | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2012Grand SCENIC Collection 2012 7PL dCi (150) BVA | – | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
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