RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 DCi Eco

Renault Captur 2012 1.5 diesel description

Crossover / SUV RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 DCi Eco has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2017. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
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This Renault Captur 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 DCi Eco has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 DCi Eco accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 171 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 DCi Eco fuel consumption is 3.9 litres per 100km (25.6 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Renault Captur 2012 - 2017 versions, city fuel economy - 4.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 3.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1140 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Renault real everyday fuel consumption is 5.2 litres per 100 km, which is 33% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Renault Captur fuel consumption.

Renault Captur safety

During safety testing Renault Captur has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Renault Captur is evaluated with very good rate 88 from 100, children safety: good mark - 79 from 100, for pedestrian protection Renault Captur got 61 points from 100.
Renault Captur safety equipment has been rated as very good - 81 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Renault Captur version with manual gearbox (Renault Captur 2012 1.5 dCi MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 13.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 3.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 5.1 litres per 100 km.
Renault Captur 1.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Renault Captur 2012

RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 DCi Eco technical data

Model: RENAULT Captur 1.5 DCi Eco
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2012. January ... 2017. January 
Engine: 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 96 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 171 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.9 (combined) 4.6 (urban) 3.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 5.2 l/100km (45.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres (11.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.12m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.57m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters
Ground clearance: 170 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 377 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1235 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1763 kg

RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 DCi Eco engine K9K 3

Engine displacement 1461 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 15.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 DCi Eco oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 75 - 110 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 180 - 260 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on Nissan Qashqai Renault Laguna Renault Scenic Dacia Duster Nissan Juke and 18 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Renault Captur crossover [2012 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Renault Captur 2012 0.9

Most fuel efficient petrol version

0.9 Petrol 90 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Renault Captur 2012 1.2

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds

1.2 Petrol 120 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
Renault Captur 2012 1.5 dCi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 90 HP 3.7 l/100km Manual (5)
RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 DCi Eco 1.5 Diesel 90 HP 3.9 l/100km Automatic (6)
RENAULT Captur 2012 1.5 cCi

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 110 HP 3.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Renault Captur 2012 reviews
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