Seat Arona 2017 vs Renault Captur 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Seat Arona is more dynamic to drive. Seat Arona engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Seat Arona reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.6 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Arona consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Arona could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1320 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: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Seat Arona 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 Seat Arona version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| 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: | 4.14 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.57 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Arona is 2 cm longer than the Renault Captur, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Arona is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1280 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Seat Arona has 55 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. This could mean that the Seat Arona uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Arona (by 45 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Arona is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Seat Arona can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`727 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Renault Captur has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Arona, so Renault Captur quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 9800 | |
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