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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Renault Captur 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Captur 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.57 m | |
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Audi A1 is smaller. Audi A1 is 15 cm shorter than the Renault Captur, 3 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`720 | 1`763 | |
| 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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