BMW iX3 vs Renault Captur
BMW iX3
BMW’s electric mid-size SUV.
VS
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW iX3
Pick the iX3 for a practical, refined electric SUV with familiar BMW dynamics and a mature real-world range.
Best engine: The iX3 (286 hp, rear-wheel drive).
Read the full guide
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
iX3 · Electric vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol
| BMW iX3 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
286 hp
Winner
|
100 hp
|
| Torque |
400 Nm
Winner
|
160 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
6,8 s
Winner
|
13,0 s
|
| Top speed |
180 km/h
Winner
|
178 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
131,2 hp/t
Winner
|
87,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
0 g/km
Winner
|
115 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
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5,0 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW iX3 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
510 L
Winner
|
422 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.560 L
Winner
|
1.500 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
|
2,64 m
|
| Length |
4,73 m
|
4,24 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,80 m
|
| Height |
1,67 m
|
1,58 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW iX3 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (based on the X3 G01, electric) | B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | Single electric motor (fifth-generation eDrive) | 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
BMW iX3
- 12V battery issues (occasional)
- Parking-sensor or camera faults
- Higher tyre wear due to weight and torque
Renault Captur
- 1.2 TCe (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)
Pros
BMW iX3
- Practical, familiar X3 packaging with a 510 L boot
- Proven single-motor drivetrain (less complexity)
- Refined, quiet drive with familiar BMW character
Renault Captur
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
Cons
BMW iX3
- No frunk and no all-wheel drive available
- Firm ride on larger wheels and M Sport
Renault Captur
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
BMW iX3
10 for sale · from € 31.995
BMW iX3 electric · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay · 80kwh
€ 31.995
DR Motors
DR Motors
BMW iX3 electric · Panoramic roof · 360° camera · CarPlay
€ 50.950
Garage D'hont
Garage D'hont
BMW iX3 electric · M-Sport · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 79.950
Auto Frank BV
Auto Frank BV
BMW iX3 electric · M-Sport · Panoramic roof · Camera · CarPlay …
€ 42.900
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