Audi A1 2014 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi A1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that by driving the Audi A1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A1 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. | |||
| Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Audi A1 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.57 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 17 cm shorter than the Renault Captur, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A1 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
920 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Audi A1 has 107 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 315 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Renault Captur. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`726 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Captur has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 7800 | |
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