BMW X2 vs Renault Captur
BMW X2
BMW’s style-focused compact crossover.
VS
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X2
Pick the X2 for a stylish, agile compact crossover that drives sportier than an average SUV.
Best engine: The sDrive20i/xDrive20i (B48, 192 hp).
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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
sDrive20i · Petrol vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol
| BMW X2 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
192 hp
Winner
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100 hp
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| Torque |
280 Nm
Winner
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160 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
7,4 s
Winner
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13,0 s
|
| Top speed |
227 km/h
Winner
|
178 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
118,9 hp/t
Winner
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87,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
146 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,4 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X2 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
470 L
Winner
|
422 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.355 L
|
1.500 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,67 m
Winner
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2,64 m
|
| Length |
4,36 m
|
4,24 m
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,80 m
|
| Height |
1,51 m
|
1,58 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X2 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | UKL2 (shared with X1 F48 and MINI Countryman) | B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B38 1.5 · B48 2.0 petrol · B37/B47 diesel | 0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · E-Tech Hybrid · E-Tech PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel | Petrol · Diesel · Hybrid · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT · 8-speed automatic | 5/6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | Euro 5/6 (MK1) · Euro 6/6d (MK2) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 petrol/diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d allowed; early MK1 (Euro 5) restricted |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X2
- Oil-filter housing gasket leaks (B48 petrol)
- EGR cooler fire-risk recall (B47 diesel)
- Plastic coolant lines and expansion tank
Renault Captur
- 1.2 TCe (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)
Pros
BMW X2
- Agile, sporty handling — more hot hatch than family SUV
- Coupe-like, stylish design
- Refined B48 petrol engines
Renault Captur
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
Cons
BMW X2
- Less practical than the X1: smaller boot and tighter rear headroom
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport suspension
Renault Captur
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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