Suzuki Jimny 2012 vs Renault Captur 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Jimny) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Renault Captur) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 85 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Jimny engine produces 5 HP less power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Renault Captur. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Jimny reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 3.6 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Jimny consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Jimny could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 3.68 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.57 m | |
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Suzuki Jimny is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Jimny is 45 cm shorter than the Renault Captur, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Jimny is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 113 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
324 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Suzuki Jimny has 342 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 911 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Jimny is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Captur, which means Suzuki Jimny can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`420 | 1`727 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Captur has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Jimny has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Renault Captur, so Renault Captur quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 9400 | |
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