Renault Captur 2017 vs Seat Arona 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Renault Captur engine produces 5 HP more power than Seat Arona, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Seat Arona. Despite the higher power, Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.0 | |
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The Seat Arona is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Captur consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Arona, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Captur could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Seat Arona 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 Seat Arona version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.12 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Captur is 2 cm shorter than the Seat Arona, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Captur is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1280 litres | |
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Seat Arona has more luggage space. Renault Captur has 23 litres less trunk space than the Seat Arona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Arona (by 45 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.6 metres less than that of the Seat Arona, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`744 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Renault Captur has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Arona, so Renault Captur quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 14 800 | |
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