Renault Captur 2018 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017

 
Renault Captur
2018 - 2019
Citroen C3 Aircross
2017 - 2018
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.2 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 150 HP110 HP
Torque: 250 NM205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds10.6 seconds
Renault Captur is more dynamic to drive.
Renault Captur engine produces 40 HP more power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Citroen C3 Aircross. Thanks to more power Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.35.5
Renault Captur consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 840 km in combined cycle810 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway930 km on highway

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km370'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 7 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia DokkerInstalled on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 Aircross might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Renault Captur engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 4.12 m4.15 m
Width: 1.78 m1.74 m
Height: 1.57 m1.60 m
Both cars are similar in size. Renault Captur is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Aircross, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Captur is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 309 litres410 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1235 litres520 litres
Renault Captur has 101 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 715 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data1`815
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 11 60011 600
Pros and Cons: Renault Captur has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Citroen C3 Aircross has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
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