Renault Captur 2012 vs Chevrolet Trax 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Trax is a more dynamic driving. Renault Captur engine produces 20 HP less power than Chevrolet Trax, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Chevrolet Trax. Due to the lower power, Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Captur consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Trax, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Captur consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Trax. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Used also on Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Trax 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 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.67 m | |
| Renault Captur is 13 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Trax, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Captur is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Captur has 21 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Trax. The Chevrolet Trax may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.5 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Trax, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`726 | 1`884 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Chevrolet Trax scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 8600 | |
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