Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 3 HP less power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Renault Captur. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Vitara 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: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of Suzuki Vitara 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Liana | 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. | |||
| Suzuki Vitara 2015 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.57 m | |
| Suzuki Vitara is 5 cm longer than the Renault Captur, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Suzuki Vitara has 2 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Captur (by 525 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`726 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Suzuki Vitara is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Captur scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Vitara has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Captur has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Suzuki Vitara, so Suzuki Vitara quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 8000 | |
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