Renault Captur 2012 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 10.7 seconds | |
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Opel Mokka is a more dynamic driving. Renault Captur engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Opel Mokka. Due to the lower power, Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Captur consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Captur consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault Captur version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia | |
| 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 Opel Mokka 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.66 m | |
| Renault Captur is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Mokka, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Captur is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1372 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Captur has 21 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The Opel Mokka may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Mokka (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Mokka, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`726 | 1`959 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Captur has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8400 | |
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