BMW X4 vs Renault Captur
BMW X4
BMW’s coupé-SUV (Sports Activity Coupé).
VS
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
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Second car
Pick this one if…
BMW X4
Pick the X4 for a more aggressively styled coupé-SUV with xDrive and strong inline-six engines — trading practical space versus the X3.
Best engine: The M40i (B58) or the 30d (B57).
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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
M40i · Petrol vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol
| BMW X4 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
360 hp
Winner
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100 hp
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| Torque |
500 Nm
Winner
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160 Nm
|
| 0–100 km/h |
4,8 s
Winner
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13,0 s
|
| Top speed |
250 km/h
Winner
|
178 km/h
|
| Power-to-weight |
188,0 hp/t
Winner
|
87,7 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
191 g/km
|
115 g/km
Winner
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
8,2 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
Winner
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Dimensions & space
| BMW X4 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
525 L
Winner
|
422 L
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.430 L
|
1.500 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,86 m
Winner
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2,64 m
|
| Length |
4,75 m
|
4,24 m
|
| Width |
1,92 m
|
1,80 m
|
| Height |
1,62 m
|
1,58 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| BMW X4 | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | F25 (F26) · CLAR (G02) | B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2) |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | N20/N55 · B48/B58 petrol · N47/B47 · B57 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 | 8-speed automatic (ZF) | 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 X4
- N20 timing chain and tensioner (early F26)
- Oil-filter housing and valve-cover leaks
- EGR cooler recall (B47/B57 diesel)
Renault Captur
- 1.2 TCe (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)
Pros
BMW X4
- Aggressive coupé-SUV styling with presence
- Planted xDrive all-wheel drive
- Strong inline-six engines (B58/B57)
Renault Captur
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
Cons
BMW X4
- Sloping roof costs headroom and load volume versus the X3
- Firm ride, especially on M Sport adaptive suspension
Renault Captur
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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