Renault Arkana ARK vs Renault Captur MK1

Renault Arkana

ARK · 2020 – 2026

The Arkana (ARK), a coupé-SUV on the CMF-B platform.

Renault Captur

MK1 · 2013 – 2019

The first Captur (MK1), on a modified B platform.

First car

Second car

Pick this one if…

Renault Arkana

Pick the Arkana for a striking coupé-SUV with a roomy boot and an efficient hybrid.

Best engine: The 1.3 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech hybrid.

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Pick this one if…

Renault Captur

Pick the MK1 for an affordable, flexible early Captur with a clever sliding rear bench.

Best engine: The 0.9 TCe (petrol) or 1.5 dCi (diesel).

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Performance

1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs 0.9 TCe 90 · Petrol

	Renault Arkana	Renault Captur
Power	140 hp Winner	90 hp
Torque	260 Nm Winner	135 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,8 s Winner	12,7 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	171 km/h
Power-to-weight	105,3 hp/t Winner	83,3 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	132 g/km	105 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,8 L/100km	4,7 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Renault Arkana	Renault Captur
Boot	480 L Winner	377 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.500 L Winner	1.235 L
Wheelbase	2,72 m Winner	2,61 m
Length	4,57 m	4,12 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	10,9 m	10,4 m Winner
Towing capacity (braked)	750 kg	900 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Renault Arkana	Renault Captur
Platform	CMF-B	B (modified)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145	0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi
Transmission	6-speed manual · EDC7	5-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Renault Arkana

Infotainment: freezes and lag
Electrical gremlins (12V battery)
E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
EDC: jerky shifts at low speed
Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes

Pros

Renault Arkana

Striking coupé design
Roomy boot (480–513 L)
Efficient E-Tech hybrid available

Renault Captur

Flexible sliding rear bench
Affordable and plentiful used
Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel

Cons

Renault Arkana

Sloping roof limits rear headroom
No diesel offered

Renault Captur

1.2 TCe carries chain risk
Boot and rear legroom smaller than MK2

Driving experience

Renault Arkana

A comfortable long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car. Steering is light and accurate enough for daily use, and body control is reasonable, but the ride is firmer than many rivals — especially on larger wheels — and can feel unsettled over sharp bumps. The 1.3 TCe feels responsive once moving, while the E-Tech hybrid prioritises efficiency and can feel less linear under hard acceleration because of its multi-mode transmission. The EDC dual-clutch is smooth at higher speeds but can show low-speed hesitation or judder.

Renault Captur

Light and easy to place in town with a reasonably high driving position, helped by light steering that is not especially communicative. Body control is acceptable but the ride is firmer than a conventional supermini, especially on larger wheels. The 0.9 TCe and 1.2 TCe feel responsive for daily use when healthy, while the 1.5 dCi is stronger on the motorway. Manual gearboxes are straightforward; the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but often shows low-speed hesitation or judder. Overall a competent compact crossover of its era rather than a driver's car.