Renault Captur 2012 vs Peugeot 2008 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is more dynamic to drive. Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008 have the same engine power, but Renault Captur torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Captur consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Captur consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 2008 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 | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.56 m | |
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Renault Captur is smaller, but slightly higher. Renault Captur is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 2008, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Captur is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Captur has 17 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 2008. The Peugeot 2008 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`726 | 1`666 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Peugeot 2008 is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Captur scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 2008 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 6600 | |
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