Audi e-tron GE vs Renault Captur MK1

Audi e-tron

GE · 2018 – 2025

The first-generation e-tron (GE), Audi’s first all-electric SUV.

Renault Captur

MK1 · 2013 – 2019

The first Captur (MK1), on a modified B platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the GE for the 55 quattro’s 408 hp and 150 kW DC charging — ideally a post-2019 car with the coolant recall done.

Best engine: The 55 quattro (larger battery).

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Pick this one if…

Renault Captur

Pick the MK1 for an affordable, flexible early Captur with a clever sliding rear bench.

Best engine: The 0.9 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 dCi (diesel).

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Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs 0.9 TCe 90 · Petrol

	Audi e-tron	Renault Captur
Power	408 hp Winner	90 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	135 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	12,7 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	171 km/h
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	83,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	105 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	4,7 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	Renault Captur
Boot	660 L Winner	377 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L Winner	1.235 L
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,90 m	4,12 m
Ground clearance	17,2 cm	—
Turning circle	12,2 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	1.800 kg Winner	900 kg

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	Renault Captur
Platform	MLB Evo (electric)	B (modified)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	Electric motors · 50 quattro / 55 quattro	0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi
Transmission	Single-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Fuel	Electric	Petrol
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 6
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Software/electronics gremlins on 2019–2020 cars
Coolant leak into the high-voltage electronics (recall on early cars)
Battery and charging-system health check recommended before buying used

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC: jerky shifts at low speed
Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes

Pros

Audi e-tron

150 kW DC fast charging
55 quattro: 408 hp and up to 664 Nm in boost mode
95 kWh battery in the 55 quattro

Renault Captur

Flexible sliding rear bench
Affordable and plentiful used
Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel

Cons

Audi e-tron

55 quattro uses ~23 kWh/100 km in real-world driving
Early software quirks

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe carries chain risk
Boot and rear legroom smaller than MK2

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

Smooth, silent and effortlessly luxurious. The e-tron rides with genuine isolation, steers lightly and accurately, and accelerates strongly from its dual-motor quattro with none of the fuss of a combustion engine. It is heavy, which shows in corners and in real-world range, but the payoff is a hushed, relaxed calm that suits long journeys. Regenerative braking is strong enough for one-pedal driving in traffic. It was the first large electric SUV from Audi, and it drives more like a luxury saloon than a tall, heavy crossover.

Renault Captur

Light and easy to place in town with a reasonably high driving position, helped by light steering that is not especially communicative. Body control is acceptable but the ride is firmer than a conventional supermini, especially on larger wheels. The 0.9 TCe and 1.2 TCe feel responsive for daily use when healthy, while the 1.5 dCi is stronger on the motorway. Manual gearboxes are straightforward; the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but often shows low-speed hesitation or judder. Overall a competent compact crossover of its era rather than a driver's car.