Suzuki Vitara 2018 vs Renault Captur 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 0.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 50 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.1 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Renault Captur gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 eight 4x4 versions of Suzuki Vitara 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Swift | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Nissan Micra, Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Captur might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Vitara 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. | |||
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 |
1120 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 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`730 | 1`671 | |
| 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 Suzuki Vitara, so Renault Captur quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 12 600 | |
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