Renault Grand Scenic — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Renault's highly stylish seven-seater family MPV, featuring large 20-inch wheels as standard and highly economical dCi engines.
TL;DR
42 MPG
Real-world petrol
52 MPG
Real-world diesel
53L
Tank capacity
£72.50
Full tank (petrol)
14.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Renault Grand Scenic achieves an estimated 42 MPG (petrol) and 52 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 53-litre tank completely costs approximately £72.50 (petrol) or £75.31 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
42
Real-world MPG
Petrol
49.6
Official WLTP
Petrol
52
Real-world MPG
Diesel
61.4
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £740 | £621 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1096 | £919 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1481 | £1242 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2221 | £1863 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2961 | £2485 |
| Full tank (53L) | £72.50 | £75.31 |
| Cost per mile | 14.8p | 12.4p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your Grand Scenic
Avoid carrying unused heavy cargo in the rear cabin; the Grand Scenic is sensitive to weight.
Keep the third row folded flat when not in use to save weight.
Check tyre pressures regularly to prevent rolling resistance from lowering your MPG.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Renault Grand Scenic achieving ~42 MPG real-world, if you fill 42 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.44
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.76
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 28 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Renault Grand Scenic?
The Renault Grand Scenic achieves approximately 42 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 49.6 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 52 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Renault Grand Scenic?
The Renault Grand Scenic has a fuel tank of 53 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £72.50. Diesel costs approximately £75.31 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Renault Grand Scenic?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Renault Grand Scenic costs approximately £1096 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1481. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Renault Grand Scenic?
In a Renault Grand Scenic doing ~42 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 42-litre fill nets approximately £3.76 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 28 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Renault Grand Scenic cost per mile in fuel?
The Renault Grand Scenic costs approximately 14.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.44 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Renault Grand Scenic?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Renault Grand Scenic is 49.6 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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