Renault Captur 2017 vs Suzuki Vitara 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 156 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is more dynamic to drive. Renault Captur engine produces 3 HP more power than Suzuki Vitara, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Suzuki Vitara. Thanks to more power Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Renault Captur consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Vitara, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 24 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.12 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.61 m | |
| Renault Captur is 5 cm shorter than the Suzuki Vitara, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Captur is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 710 litres | |
| Renault Captur has 2 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Vitara. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 525 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`744 | 1`730 | |
| Safety: | 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 Suzuki Vitara, so Renault Captur quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 12 000 | |
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