Audi e-tron vs Renault Captur

Audi e-tron

Audi’s electric luxury SUV.

Renault Captur

Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Audi e-tron

Pick the e-tron if you want a spacious, comfortable, quiet electric SUV with quattro — accepting real-world range below the best EVs.

Best engine: The 55 quattro with the larger battery for the best balance of range and performance.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Captur

Pick the Captur for a practical, flexible city SUV with a clever sliding rear bench.

Best engine: The 1.0 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 Blue dCi (diesel) — or the E-Tech hybrid for town.

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Performance

55 quattro · Electric vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol

	Audi e-tron	Renault Captur
Power	408 hp Winner	100 hp
Torque	664 Nm Winner	160 Nm
0–100 km/h	5,7 s Winner	13,0 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	178 km/h
Power-to-weight	159,1 hp/t Winner	87,7 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	0 g/km Winner	115 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	—	5,0 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Audi e-tron	Renault Captur
Boot	660 L Winner	422 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.725 L Winner	1.500 L
Wheelbase	2,93 m Winner	2,64 m
Length	4,90 m	4,24 m
Width	1,94 m	1,80 m
Height	1,63 m	1,58 m
Seats	5	5

Powertrain & tech

	Audi e-tron	Renault Captur
Platform	MLB Evo (longitudinal, adapted for electric drive)	B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2)
Drive	All-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	Dual electric motors (quattro)	0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · E-Tech Hybrid · E-Tech PHEV
Fuel	Electric	Petrol · Diesel · Hybrid · Plug-in hybrid
Transmission	Single-speed automatic (fixed ratio)	5/6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · E-Tech automatic
Euro standard	N/A (electric)	Euro 5/6 (MK1) · Euro 6/6d (MK2)
LEZ access	Zero-emission — unrestricted access in all LEZ zones	Euro 6/6d allowed; early MK1 (Euro 5) restricted

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Audi e-tron

Early software bugs in the infotainment and driver-assist systems
High-voltage system: coolant circuit and electronics need checking on early cars
Real-world range sits well below the WLTP figure

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)

Pros

Audi e-tron

Big interior & roomy boot
Dual-motor all-wheel drive (quattro)
Improved range (Q8 e-tron)

Renault Captur

Flexible sliding rear bench
Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid

Cons

Audi e-tron

Heavy and not especially agile for an electric SUV
Options quickly push the price up

Renault Captur

Tight rear legroom (MK1)
Infotainment can be slow

Driving experience

Audi e-tron

As a model line, the e-tron is a smooth, quiet electric SUV that prioritises comfort. Two electric motors deliver effortless, near-silent quattro acceleration, and the air suspension irons out bumps for a calm, refined ride. It feels substantial and planted rather than agile, and it is happiest on long journeys. Regeneration is adjustable, which makes one-pedal-style driving easy in town. Real-world range trails the most efficient rivals, so it suits buyers who value comfort and space over outright efficiency.