Renault Scenic vs. Peugeot E-3008: French rivals under €400 per month

Renault Scenic at €350 or Peugeot E-3008 at €390? Two attractive monthly rents, but are the offers comparable?

We already detailed the technical differences between the two rival electric SUVs in a previous article. In the end, we didn’t hide a real fondness for the diamond-shaped SUV.

The simultaneous release of both models allows us to compare entry-level Long-Term Rental offers. No detailed study of technical sheets or battery and range comparisons. We are positioning ourselves here as a customer who knows these are two excellent French cars, who doesn’t drive too fast, rarely exceeds 400 km in one trip, and doesn’t want to buy outright. Simply real life.

Let’s look at the offers for what we believe is the smartest financing option: Long-Term Rental. The principle is simple, limited initial contribution and reasonable monthly payments. No need to drain your bank account to buy the car, and after 3 or 4 years, you return it, only paying for its condition.

Renault once again offers a very strong deal at €350 per month:

• €350 per month
• 37-month long-term rental
• First rent of €3,500, €4,000 ecological bonus and €1,500 trade-in bonus deducted
• 3 years warranty, 24/7 assistance, and maintenance included for €1/month
• Home charging station offered

In detail, the initial contribution will be a maximum of €5,000 if you don’t have a trade-in to offload. 37 months is an ideal term because in 3 years the model will likely be facelifted, so you won’t be stuck with an “old model” for too long. The warranty aligns with the rental period, so no need to promise 8 or 10-year guarantees you won’t need to manage. Finally, maintenance included at €1 per month provides absolute peace of mind. By smoothing out the contribution over the course of the contract and subscribing to the maintenance plan, your Renault Scenic costs you €486 per month.

On the Peugeot side, it’s only more expensive but also longer:

• €390 per month
• 49-month long-term rental
• First rent of €4,500, €4,000 ecological bonus and €1,500 trade-in bonus deducted
• 8 years warranty

The verdict is clear: it’s longer, more expensive in upfront costs and rent, maintenance is your responsibility, and you get 8 years of warranty on a model you keep for 4 years… Based on an initial contribution of €6,000 because you’re not benefiting from the trade-in bonus, this attractive Peugeot costs us €512 per month.

In the end, the €26 monthly difference favors Renault, a sum that doesn’t decisively tip the balance toward choosing one French car over the other. But remember that you had to spend €1,000 more upfront for the Peugeot and will have it for one year longer. The verdict is clear: Renault Scenic benefits!