Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Suzuki Vitara is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Vitara engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Vitara could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 880 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. 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. | |||
| 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`870 | 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 (€): | 12 600 | 7600 | |
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