Suzuki Vitara 2014 vs Renault Captur 2017
| 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 | 3.6 | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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 2017 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Captur 2017 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 | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Vitara has 80 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. This could mean that the Suzuki Vitara uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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`727 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 11 400 | |
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