Renault Captur 2018 vs Citroen C3 Aircross 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is more dynamic to drive. Renault Captur engine produces 68 HP more power than Citroen C3 Aircross, whereas torque is 132 NM more than Citroen C3 Aircross. Thanks to more power Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
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The Citroen C3 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Captur consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Captur could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 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 Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 Aircross 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 | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Captur is 3 cm shorter than the Citroen C3 Aircross, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Captur is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 520 litres | |
| Renault Captur has 101 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C3 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 715 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 0.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C3 Aircross, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 11 600 | |
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