Renault Captur 2018 vs Hyundai Kona 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 264 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Kona is a more dynamic driving. Renault Captur engine produces 27 HP less power than Hyundai Kona, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Hyundai Kona. Due to the lower power, Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 7.3 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Captur consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Kona, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Captur engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Kona might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault Captur 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 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.12 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Captur is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai Kona, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Captur is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1297 litres | |
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Hyundai Kona has more luggage space. Renault Captur has 235 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Kona. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Kona (by 62 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 Hyundai Kona. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 17 400 | |
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