Renault Captur 2012 vs Ford EcoSport 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is more dynamic to drive. Renault Captur engine produces 5 HP less power than Ford EcoSport, but torque is 5 NM more than Ford EcoSport. Despite less power, Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Captur consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Captur consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport 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 Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| 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: | 4.12 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.65 m | |
| Renault Captur is 15 cm shorter than the Ford EcoSport, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Captur is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 333 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Captur has 44 litres more trunk space than the Ford EcoSport. The Ford EcoSport 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 Ford EcoSport (by 3 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.2 metres less than that of the Ford EcoSport. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`749 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Renault Captur scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Captur has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 9400 | |
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