Suzuki Vitara 2015 vs Renault Captur 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Renault Captur is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 13 HP less power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 64 NM less than Renault Captur. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 24 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 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Captur engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
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`729 | |
| Safety: | 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 Suzuki Vitara, so Renault Captur quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 11 400 | |
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