Renault Scenic — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Renault's trendy family MPV, featuring large 20-inch wheels as standard and highly efficient engine choices.
TL;DR
38 MPG
Real-world petrol
48 MPG
Real-world diesel
52L
Tank capacity
£71.14
Full tank (petrol)
16.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Renault Scenic achieves an estimated 38 MPG (petrol) and 48 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 52-litre tank completely costs approximately £71.14 (petrol) or £73.89 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
38
Real-world MPG
Petrol
44.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
48
Real-world MPG
Diesel
56.5
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £818 | £673 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1211 | £996 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1637 | £1346 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2455 | £2019 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3273 | £2692 |
| Full tank (52L) | £71.14 | £73.89 |
| Cost per mile | 16.4p | 13.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
Tips to get better MPG from your Scenic
Remove rear cabin clutter to lighten this family vehicle.
Maintain steady motorway speeds to get the best out of the dCi diesel.
Ensure tyre pressures are adjusted according to load weight before trips.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Renault Scenic achieving ~38 MPG real-world, if you fill 42 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.49
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.71
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 26 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Renault Scenic?
The Renault Scenic achieves approximately 38 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 48 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Renault Scenic?
The Renault Scenic has a fuel tank of 52 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £71.14. Diesel costs approximately £73.89 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Renault Scenic?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Renault Scenic costs approximately £1211 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1637. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Renault Scenic?
In a Renault Scenic doing ~38 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 42-litre fill nets approximately £3.71 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 26 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Renault Scenic cost per mile in fuel?
The Renault Scenic costs approximately 16.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.92 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Renault Scenic?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Renault Scenic is 44.8 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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