Renault scénic (2003-2009)

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Renault Scénic (2003-2009)
Sep 2003 Class: People carriers/MPVs
New price: £15,270 - £15,270 Used price: From £750
On sale:
Performance:
Ride comfort:
handling:
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
Boot & Storage:
Safety:
★★★★★
★★★★
Reliability:
★★
Total score:
38%
Good interior space and versatility. High standard specification and comfort levels. Good crash protection.
Disappointing interior quality. Lethargic petrol engines and so-so performance. Poor reliability.
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Overview
The Mégane-based Scénic was one of the first so-called compact MPVs, and it continues to
deliver multi-purpose practicality in a short, hatchback-length package. However, its reliability
record is patchy, and this 2003-2009 model comes with a long list of woes and faults.
The Scénic shares its engines and much of its underpinnings with the Mégane hatchback
of the same era, and it comes in two body styles: standard five-seat Scénic, and longerwheelbase Grand Scénic, which can seat up to seven. The Scénic shares much of its features and interior layout with the Mégane. Overall, the
Scénic is a competent all-rounder – on a par with the best for safety and security, and with the
space and versatility now demanded by buyers in the small MPV market. It has bags of room inside; the boot is large and the load space flexible. The seven-seat
Grand Scénic takes things a stage further with a cavernous boot or the option of ‘occasional
- kid-sized - sixth and seventh passenger seats. Equipment levels are high, and even the
smallest diesel engine pulls the car smoothly.
Our full test was on the 1.6 petrol model, which provided adequate pulling power and
reasonable refinement. Our car exactly matched Renault’s claimed economy at 37.2mpg.
The Scénic and Grand Scénic are not dependable machines by any stretch of the
imagination. In the latest Which? Car Survey, their two-star rating for reliability is poor, while
the 64% customer satisfaction score is very poor. Average repair costs are also high, as is the
breakdown rate (one in five cars). The most common faults reported by owners concern the air
con, electric windows and lights.
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Used price:
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Cheapest Model to Run (new)
New price: Running costs: (3 years/36,000 miles)
Owner’s View
It’s the most comfortable
car we’ve owned and
covers long distances
without the need to fill up
(large diesel fuel tank).
There’s plenty of space in
the front and back. The
boot is large and easily
accessible.
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People carriers/MPVs
On the road
How we test
The Scénic handles very well, and most engines pull it along smoothly and economically.
However, the 1.6-litre petrol lacks power. Since 2006, Renault has offered some of its diesel
engines with the option of automatic transmission.
Performance
★★★★
The 1.6 petrol engine is quite smooth, but it lacks power. Despite the well-matched gear ratios
of the five-speed gearbox, you’ll have to work hard to get reasonable performance out of it.
Selecting reverse creates a disturbing noise if you rush the gear selector. The 1.9 dCi (130bhp) diesel engine is a better bet, with good acceleration at low and
medium revs. It’s a bit rattly and noisy at times though, and its gearshift leaves a little to be
desired.
Model tested
diesel 1.9 dCi (102bhp) manual 5-door (2003)
diesel 1.9dCi (120bhp) manual 5-door (2003)
petrol 1.6 (115bhp) manual 5-door (2004)
Ride comfort
Acceleration (37-62mph)
6.7 secs
6.7 secs
8.0 secs
7.9 secs
We use the sophisticated electronic timing
equipment to record standing-start and
in-gear acceleration, and repeat each test
several times.
Ride comfort
Rating
★★★★
★★★★★
★★★
★★★
★★★★
The suspension gives a fairly stiff but pleasant ride, and most bumps are hardly noticed even
at high speed. However, it can be a little more jarring on poorly made-up surfaces at lower
speeds, as it fails to completely smooth out all the bumps. The suspension damping isn’t stiff
enough to carry heavy loads without excessive body movement. Model tested
Performance
Rating
★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
Ride comfort is assessed by our laboratory experts who have driven hundreds of
thousands of miles in a myriad of different
models.
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How we test
Handling
★★★★
Handling
The steering is precise, giving the Scénic very good directional stability, whatever the speed.
Renault’s version of electronic stability control (called ESP) was standard on only a few models,
but optional elsewhere in the range: try to find a Scénic with this fitted, as it’s an important aid,
especially in a high-roofed vehicle like this. Model tested
Rating
★★★★
★★★
★★★
★★★★
The brakes are sharp and responsive, and a positive feel means it’s generally easy to tune the
pedal pressure required to the situation – whether that’s for stopping sharp in an emergency
or progressively slowing up as you spot a traffic build-up ahead. The standard anti-lock brakes
include electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist (EBA) to keep you on the
straight and narrow.
Braking distance (62-0mph)
40.5m
40.5m
39.0m
39.5m
Rating
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★
Refinement and noise
All versions are pretty quiet, even at higher speeds. With the petrol and diesel engines alike,
the wind noise is more noticeable than the engine.
In common with other Renaults, the interior finish leaves a little to be desired. Much of the
trim isn’t particularly hardwearing, and broken fixtures and fittings are a common complaint
from owners.
Model tested
Brakes
★★★★
Brakes
Model tested
On-the-limit handling is explored well
away from public roads to ensure a fair
test. Our obstacle avoidance test is one of
the harshest tests in the industry..
Cruising noise
68dB
68dB
69dB
68dB
Rating
★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
The Which? Car braking test measures
stopping distance from 62-0mph and is
repeated ten times in quick succession to
highlight any brake fade issues.
Refinement and noise
The Which? Car experts use a decibel
meter to record interior sound levels
at common UK motorway speeds, and
combine this with subjective assessments
to arrive at an overall score.
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How we test
Cabin and controls
★★★★
Cabin and controls
Few cars have as many automated functions as standard - push-button starting, automaticallyactivated lights and wipers, and even the hand-brake is activated and released automatically.
The centre-mounted instruments aren’t directly in the driver’s eye-line, but are clear to all
occupants.
The onboard computer feeds an array of selectable information – average speed, fuel
consumption, how far until your next service and so on. The potential risk here is that the driver
focuses on these rather than on actually driving.
Model tested
Rating
★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
Visibility and parking
The elevated driving position gives a commanding view of other road users. Rear visibility is
not hindered by the head restraints, as they can be pushed down when not in use. There is
a rearward blind spot, due to the rear pillars, but the door-mirrors allow this to be overcome.
Parking sensors were a useful option, and for night-time drivers, the xenon lights with washers
might be worth seeking out.
Model tested
Turning circle
11.1m
11.1m
11.1m
11.1m
Rating
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★
We penalise cars with difficult controls,
and we look for things like backlit light
switches and easy-to-use heating and
ventilation adjustments.
Visibility and parking
Visibility is a major issue for motorists
today, so each car gets a 360-degree
swivel view test to reproduce the driver’s
eye view and any obscured areas.
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Comfort and practicality
How we test
The Scénic is a car specifically designed for family use. Space is generous front and rear,
there’s a good boot, and the various seating arrangements make the area inside very flexible.
There are loads of little cubby holes and storage spaces for oddments.
Getting in and out
★★★★
The Scénic comes with a card instead of a key, which can make unlocking and locking
easier, although the fiddly three buttons on it aren’t very clearly marked and are difficult to
differentiate in the dark. It’s also too easy to break the key if you sit on it while it’s in your back
pocket, and too easy to slip it somewhere and lose it - in the depths of a bag, perhaps. The doors open wide, the door sills are nice and low and the seats are suitably high, so
access, front or rear, is straightforward. However, the rear door-stay isn’t strong enough to hold
it open, so there’s a tendency for it to close on you, which can be a problem as you try to get
out.
Model tested
Seat space and comfort
We take measurements all around the
driver and passenger’s door apertures
and note the height of the seat, door sills
and step down onto the car floor. The
best cars don’t require too much bending
or stretching to get in and out.
Seat space and comfort
Rating
★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
The front is spacious and wide, with plenty of leg- and headroom. The seats are quite
comfortable, but lack lumbar support for longer journeys. The rear is quite wide too, although
it is a bit of a squeeze to fit three adults in. Knee and headroom in the back are good enough
for passengers less than 1.8m tall, but the seats are more comfortable for shorter people as the
head restraints tend to press into the neck of taller ones.
Model tested
Getting in and out
Rating
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
★★★★
We assess seat comfort subjectively,
using our road testers’ expert knowledge
and experience from thousands of different cars. And we measure the head-, legand elbowroom on offer in every seat, to
see how well the car caters for people of
all shapes and sizes.
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How we test
Boot and storage
★★★★★
Boot and storage
The Scénic’s boot is larger than that of most medium hatchbacks, but to match the space
offered by MPVs like the VW Touran or the Vauxhall Zafira, you’ll need to go for the Grand
Scénic, which holds 490 litres behind the second row of seats, or 785 litres with all the
seats folded down. The equivalent figures for the smaller Scenic are 390 and 720 litres (all
measurements up to the window line). Boot flexibility is good – all the rear seats can be folded
or completely removed – and there are loads of storage spaces and cubby holes throughout
the car.
Model tested
Heating and ventilation
Boot space (seats up/down)
390 litres / 390 litres
390 litres / litres
390 litres / litres
390 litres / 720 litres
Rating
★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
Carmakers give official stats for boot
space, but our tests are more realistic. We
load the boot up with measuring blocks
only as far as the rear window line, so
that luggage is well secured and won’t
obscure rear visibility. We repeat the test
with the rear seats up, and folded down
(where possible).
Heating and ventilation
★★★★
For cold winter mornings, the heater is pretty powerful for those in the front, but takes quite a
time to heat the rear of the car. The pollen filter wasn’t fitted to all models, so if you’re a hayfever sufferer, find a version that had it as standard-fit.
Model tested
Rating
★★★★
★★★
★★★★
★★★★
Feel sorry for the tester who has to warm
each car up from a frosty -10 degrees in
our climate chamber. Starting with a cold
engine, we measure how long it takes to
warm up the front and rear of the cabin.
Diesel cars usually take longer. We also
check the effectiveness of air conditioning, where fitted.
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Running costs and depreciation
How we test
The Scénic retains its value better than some other models in this class, though depreciation
(loss in value) is still severe, and its running costs are average. The diesel versions return very
high mileage per gallon – especially the 1.5 dCi, which claims an average of 55.4mpg, and
which is also in a low tax band.
Insurance groups range from 4 for the 1.4 petrol up to 10 for the 2.0dCi diesel, and
servicing is fairly reasonably-priced. Diesel models go 18,000 miles between scheduled
services and petrol models 15,000 miles, though the Scénic’s rather poor record for reliability
means that there may be a few unscheduled visits to the garage needed - and its complex
electrics and electronics need attention from a Renault dealer or independent Renault
specialist. Fuel consumption
We recorded a 34.4mpg average for the 1.6-litre petrol Scénic with a five-speed manual
gearbox, which is about what you’d expect. Officially, the figure for this car is 39.2mpg.
Figures for the 120bhp 1.9dCi five-speed manual Scénic are much more favourable, with
an average of 47.1mpg easily achievable. Renault quotes an average of 48.7mpg.
The later 1.9 dCi engine produces 130bhp, and when we tested this unit in the Grand
Scénic with a six-speed manual gearbox we averaged 45.6mpg, which compares well to the
official figure of 47.1mpg.
Petrol (combined mpg, claimed)
32.8 mpg - 39.2 mpg
Diesel (combined mpg, claimed)
39.8 mpg - 56.5 mpg
Model tested
Urban (claimed/measured)
38.7 mpg/39.2 mpg
38.2 mpg/39.2 mpg
30.4 mpg/32.1 mpg
27.4 mpg/27.7 mpg
Model tested
Extra urban (claimed/measured)
53.3 mpg/58.9 mpg
56.5 mpg/58.9 mpg
47.1 mpg/47.1 mpg
44.8 mpg/44.8 mpg
Model tested
Motorway (measured)
44.8 mpg
44.8 mpg
32.5 mpg
31.0 mpg
Model tested
Combined (claimed/measured)
47.1 mpg/47.1 mpg
48.7 mpg/47.1 mpg
39.2 mpg/37.2 mpg
37.2 mpg/34.4 mpg
Fuel consumption
We test fuel economy under strict lab
conditions – using realistic test cycles – to
reveal the facts behind the figures. Our
figures rarely match manufacturer claims
as, unlike the official mpg test, we measure economy with both a hot and cold
engine, and on the motorway.
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How we test
Emissions
Emissions
The end-of-line 1.5 dCi diesel engine emits less than 140g/km of carbon dioxide, putting it in
a low tax banding, though most other models put out 170g/km-plus, and the 2.0-litre petrol
versions with automatic gearbox emit over 200g/km. Petrol (CO2, claimed)
171g per km - 205g per km
Diesel (CO2, claimed)
135g per km - 188g per km
Model tested
Emissions (claimed/measured)
159g per km/158g per km
While testing fuel economy, we also
collect exhaust gases to enable us to
measure the amount of carbon dioxide
(CO2) emitted. We also check whether
particulate filters are effective at removing
sooty emissions from diesel engines.
Safety
Safety and security
Euro NCAP score
★★★★★
Here is the video of the 2003-2009 Renault Scénic Euro NCAP frontal crash test.
Adult occupant
Child protection
Pedestrian protection
We rate cars for safety using Euro NCAP
crash test scores (where available),
alongside our own comprehensive safety
checklist. Uniquely, we also feed in results
from our accident avoidance test – after
all, it’s far better to steer around a crash
than rely on the airbags...
Security
★★★★★
★★★
★★
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★★★★
Active (crash avoidance)
Passive (crash safety)
Child
Pedestrian
30%
80%
50%
Security
Theft of car: Theft from car:
★★★★
★★★
Security scores come from the security
experts at Thatcham, who break into
hundreds of cars each year. Most modern
cars are very difficult to drive away, but
are still too easy to steal from.
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Which? Car Survey results
About our survey
The Which? Car Survey is the UK’s most robust reliability and owner satisfaction survey. In
2015, drivers told us about 58,000 cars, covering more than 484 million miles in the previous
12 months (that’s equivalent to driving to the moon and back a hundred times). This unique
feedback allows us to rate satisfaction and reliability for hundreds of new and used cars.
Note: Star ratings below are from 1-5 (1 is very poor and 5 is very good). Percentages
shown under ‘Most common faults’ indicate the proportion of owners reporting each problem
in the past 12 months.
Brand
Sample size: 1,465 people
Renault ratings
Overall owner satisfaction for this brand
Brand reliability
Dealer Servicing & repair
Model: Renault Scénic (2003-2009)Sample size:
119 people
Ownership ratings
Overall owner satisfaction for this range
Ease of driving
Comfort
Dash layout and controls
Practicality
Value for money
Running costs
In-car technology
-
Everyone who takes part in the Which?
Car survey tells us about their car and
the dealers who sell and service it. We
analyse this feedback across all cars to
give top-level satisfaction ratings for each
brand, including the brand’s reliability
record over the last eight years. All star
ratings are out of five.
Model ownership ratings
★★
★★★
Dealer Sales Service
Driving enjoyment
69%
Brand ratings
These show how owners score this car
in 12 different areas, from performance to
heating. Owners’ ratings are subjective –
so may differ from Which? Car test scores
– but they give a good idea of what the
car is like to live with. Where relevant, cars
are scored against other cars in the same
class (e.g. for space).
64%
★★
★★
★★★
★★★
★★★★★
★
★★
★★
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Owner’s View
I like the amount of storage
it has. Lots of hidden
compartments which are
very useful. I like how you
can move the rear seats
individually or remove them
completely if needed.
Owner’s View
The electrics are very
unreliable and over the over
the 5 years I have owned
it, several major electrical
faults have occured which
have usually meant that
only a garage with the
proper Renault diagnostic
equipment can fix it.
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About our survey
Reliability ratings
Reliability ratings
Overall Reliability
Petrol cars
Reliability
Breakdowns
Average annual repair cost
Diesel cars
Reliability
Breakdowns
All cars
Reliability
Breakdowns
★★
Up to 3 years old
4-8 years old
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-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
★★
20%
£394
We split reliability into breakdowns (including failure to start), faults (where parts
need replacing) and problems (minor issues e.g. squeaks and loose trim). Where
the car has been on sale for some time,
and we have numerous survey responses
from owners, we also split scores by the
age of car and fuel type. Star ratings are
out of five – the more stars, the more reliable the car.
Most common faults
Breakdowns: Percentage of cars suffering a breakdown in last 12 months
Average annual repair cost: Average annual cost of repairs (not servicing), in past 12
months
Most common faults
Up to 3 years old
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4-8 years old
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Air Con
Electric windows
Lights
Battery
Cam Belt
Failure rate: The proportion of owners reporting this problem in the last year
23%
18%
13%
8%
8%
Want to know what’s most likely to go
wrong as the car gets older? These are
the five most common faults reported by
owners, grouped by age into new, recent
and older cars. A score of 40% means
four out of 10 owners reported problems
with that part of the car over the previous
12 months. Engine electrics and non-engine electrics (e.g. windows, stereo) cause
more headaches than mechanical parts in
most modern cars.

Renault scénic (2003-2009)

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