Opel Mokka 2012 vs Renault Captur 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Opel Mokka is more dynamic to drive. Opel Mokka engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Opel Mokka reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Captur is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Mokka consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Mokka could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Mokka consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Captur 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 Renault Captur version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia | 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: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Mokka 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: | 4.28 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.57 m | |
| Opel Mokka is 16 cm longer than the Renault Captur, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Mokka is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1372 litres | 1235 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Opel Mokka has 21 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. This could mean that the Opel Mokka 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 Opel Mokka (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Mokka is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Opel Mokka can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`919 | 1`726 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests, but Renault Captur is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Captur has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 8200 | |
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