Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Suzuki Vitara) 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: | 117 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 27 HP more power than Renault Captur, but torque is 64 NM less than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Vitara could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 8 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 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| 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. Renault Captur 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Captur 2012 1.5 engine | |||
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`749 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 7400 | |
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