Renault Captur 2017 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Captur) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi ASX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is a more dynamic driving. Renault Captur engine produces 27 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, but torque is 66 NM more than Mitsubishi ASX. Due to the lower power, Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 6.1 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Captur consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi ASX, which means that by driving the Renault Captur over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX 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 Mitsubishi ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Captur 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Captur 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.12 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.64 m | |
| Renault Captur is 17 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi ASX, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Captur is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 384 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1219 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Captur has 71 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. The Mitsubishi ASX 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 16 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 Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`727 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mitsubishi ASX has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 11 600 | |
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