Renault Clio 2012 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is more dynamic to drive. Renault Clio engine produces 80 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Clio could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.57 m | |
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Renault Clio is smaller. Renault Clio is 3 cm shorter than the Renault Captur, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Clio is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Renault Clio has 77 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`714 | 1`726 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio scores higher in safety tests, but Renault Captur is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Clio scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 8000 | |
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