Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
Built on the same platform as the first-generation Megane, the Scenic wore the Megane-Scenic from 1995 when it appeared on the market, counting on its sibling's name for sale success.
Renault made a bold step in the European MPV compact segment with the introduction of the Scenic range in 1995. It aimed the Scenic at young families with babies, offering an unmatched level of safety and interior space by any of its competitors.
Sporting the same bio-design language as its Megane sibling, the minivan designed by Patrick Le Quement revealed a taller vehicle than the rest of the range. A short and steep hood followed the signature front fascia of the car, which featured a center vertical slat where the rhomboidal Renault badge was mounted. To conceal the tall vehicle, the designer added a fat bumper that incorporated a lower grille with horizontal slats and, as an option, a pair of foglights. From its sides, behind the rear doors, the carmaker added a third row of windows that followed a curved shape toward the D-pillars. At the back, the tailgate looked similar to the one installed on the Megane Estate (station wagon) version, just taller.
Inside, the high-seating position allowed for more legroom for all five occupants. Moreover, the carmaker added several storage spaces located inside the floor and also under the seats. The dashboard's curved lines followed the same bio-design trend of the mid-90s, with the instrument cluster being extended above the center stack. The oval-shaped vents created a unitary design, even though the outer ones were vertically placed.
Under the hood, Renault installed fuel-efficient engines paired with five-speed manual gearboxes. It was an economical car, even though that meant sacrifices in the performance department.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 6000 RPM 75 HP @ 6000 RPM 74 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 79 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 107 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.6 in (4130 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/58.3 in (1,450/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2623.5 lbs (1190 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.6 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195.2 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5TM FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 79 KW @ 5750 RPM 107 HP @ 5750 RPM 106 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 137 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113.1 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.6 in (4130 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/58.3 in (1,450/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2700.7 lbs (1225 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 214 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5000 RPM 90 HP @ 5000 RPM 89 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 137 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.6 in (4130 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/58.3 in (1,450/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2634.5 lbs (1195 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 168 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.6 in (4130 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/58.3 in (1,450/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2722.7 lbs (1235 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202.3 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9d 5MT FWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 48 KW @ 4500 RPM 65 HP @ 4500 RPM 64 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 120 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 94.4 mph (152 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.6 in (4130 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/58.3 in (1,450/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188.2 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dT 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 4250 RPM 95 HP @ 4250 RPM 94 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
Torque: | 130 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 176 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.1 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.6 in (4130 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/58.3 in (1,450/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 182.9 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dTi 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 73 KW @ 4000 RPM 99 HP @ 4000 RPM 98 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 200 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 162.6 in (4130 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 63 in (1600 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/58.3 in (1,450/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.6 in (2581 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.5 cuFT (411 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2788.8 lbs (1265 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 165 g/km |