BMW X3 vs Renault Captur
BMW X3
The third-generation X3 on the rear-drive CLAR platform.
VS
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
First car
Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X3
Pick the X3 for sharp handling, a big boot and strong engines in a premium mid-size SUV.
Best engine: The xDrive20d (190 hp diesel) — the thrifty, torquey sweet spot.
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
B48 20i · Petrol vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol
| BMW X3 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
184 hp
Winner
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100 hp
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| Torque |
290 Nm
Winner
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160 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
8,3 s
Winner
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13,0 s
|
| Top speed |
215 km/h
Winner
|
178 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
105,4 hp/t
Winner
|
87,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
154 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
6,8 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
Dimensions & space
| BMW X3 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
550 L
Winner
|
422 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.600 L
Winner
|
1.500 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,64 m
|
| Length |
4,71 m
|
4,24 m
|
| Width |
1,89 m
|
1,80 m
|
| Height |
1,68 m
|
1,58 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X3 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CLAR (rear-wheel-drive base, shared with the 5 Series) | B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive · All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | B48 petrol · B47 diesel · plug-in hybrid | 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 · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Hybrid · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 5/6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d-TEMP (early) · Euro 6d (later) | Euro 5/6 (MK1) · Euro 6/6d (MK2) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6 diesel allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) | Euro 6/6d allowed; early MK1 (Euro 5) restricted |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
BMW X3
- EGR cooler can leak on B47 diesels
- Transfer case (xDrive) judder on early cars
- Adaptive dampers need checking at high mileage
Renault Captur
- 1.2 TCe (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)
Pros
BMW X3
- Rear-drive base gives sharp handling
- Big boot (550 l) & roomy rear seat
- Strong, efficient B-series engines
Renault Captur
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
Cons
BMW X3
- Firm ride on M Sport suspension (run-flat)
- Pricier than most rivals
Renault Captur
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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