Renault Captur 2012 vs Peugeot 2008 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is more dynamic to drive. Renault Captur engine produces 18 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 2008 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Captur consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Captur consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Captur 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.16 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Captur is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 2008, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Captur is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1194 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Captur has 27 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 41 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.6 metres more than that of the Peugeot 2008, which means Renault Captur can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`763 | 1`684 | |
| 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 (€): | 7800 | 8000 | |
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