Renault Scenic E-Tech vs Hyundai Kona Electric

The Renault Scenic E-Tech starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona Electric opens at $54,000. That makes the Hyundai Kona Electric the more affordable entry point by $1,990.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $61,589 and $59,400 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Renault Scenic E-Tech and Hyundai Kona Electric hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Renault Scenic E-Tech and 80% for the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Renault Scenic E-Tech packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Hyundai Kona Electric.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Renault Scenic E-Tech and 7 in the Hyundai Kona Electric. The Renault Scenic E-Tech adds a 360-degree camera that the Hyundai Kona Electric misses.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech features a 12-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona Electric gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech stands out with BOSE audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona Electric. The Hyundai Kona Electric counters with heated front seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Renault Scenic E-Tech gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Hyundai Kona Electric offers cloth.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech uses a Electric producing 125kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.4 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona Electric responds with a Electric making 99kW and 255Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 99kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Scenic E-Tech is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 60kWh (Renault Scenic E-Tech) vs 48.4kWh (Hyundai Kona Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 588km and 395km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Renault Scenic E-Tech) vs 75kW (Hyundai Kona Electric).

The Renault Scenic E-Tech measures 4,470mm long on a 2,785mm wheelbase, 120mm longer than the Hyundai Kona Electric at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Scenic E-Tech generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 545L in the Renault Scenic E-Tech and 361L in the Hyundai Kona Electric, giving the Renault Scenic E-Tech a 184L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai Kona Electric leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Scenic E-Tech) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona Electric). Both match on warranty length.