Kia Sportage PHEV AWD vs Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Kia Sportage PHEV AWD 8.2 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Range winner Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine 625 km Runner-up: 70 km
Power winner Kia Sportage PHEV AWD 265 hp Runner-up: 220 hp
Cargo winner Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine 545 L Runner-up: 540 L
Price winner Kia Sportage PHEV AWD $39,990 Runner-up: $45,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD against the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain and the other a battery-electric system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 8.2 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the higher listed output at 265 hp; 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine is rated at 220 hp, a difference of 45 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD at 350 Nm and 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine at 300 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine carries the longer listed range at 625 km, against 70 km for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 150 kW, compared with 50 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 545 litres versus 540 litres, a difference of 5 litres. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is 45 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the lower listed starting price at $39,990, compared with $45,500 for 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Kia Sportage PHEV AWD2026 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine2025
Performance
0-100 km/h8.2 s8.4 s
Top Speed180 km/h170 km/h
Power265 hp220 hp
Torque350 Nm300 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range70 km625 km
Battery13.8 kWh87 kWh
Fuel Tank54 L—
Efficiency1.6 L/100km13.9 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions36 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging50 kW150 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,515 mm4,470 mm
Ground Clearance178 mm156 mm
Cargo540 L545 L
Curb Weight1,870 kg1,875 kg
Towing1,350 kg—
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m10.8 m
Starting MSRP$39,990$45,500

Kia Sportage PHEV AWD vs Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD or the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 8.2 seconds, versus 8.4 seconds for 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD or the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the higher listed top speed at 180 km/h (112 mph), compared with 170 km/h (106 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD or the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has more power at 265 hp, a 45 hp advantage over 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine.

Which has more range, the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD or the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine?

2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine has the longer listed range at 625 km (388 miles), versus 70 km (43 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD or the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine?

2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine has the larger listed battery at 87.0 kWh, compared with 13.8 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD or the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine?

2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine has more listed cargo space at 545 litres (19.2 cu ft), versus 540 litres (19.1 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD or the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine?

2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine is heavier at 1,875 kg (4,134 lb), while 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is listed at 1,870 kg (4,123 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD or the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $39,990 USD, compared with $45,500 USD for 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD or the 2025 Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Esprit Alpine?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.