Renault Captur 2018 vs Mercedes GLA 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLA is a more dynamic driving. Renault Captur engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes GLA, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes GLA. Due to the lower power, Renault Captur reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Captur is smaller, but higher. Renault Captur is 30 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLA, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Captur is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 377 litres | 421 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1235 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Mercedes GLA has more luggage space. Renault Captur has 44 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Captur is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes GLA, which means Renault Captur can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`729 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 21 800 | |
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