Renault Arkana ARK vs Renault Captur MK2

Renault Arkana

ARK · 2020 – 2026

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

Renault Captur

MK2 · 2019 – 2026

The second Captur (MK2), on the CMF-B platform with E-Tech hybrids.

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 MK2 for the roomier, modern Captur with E-Tech hybrids and the flexible rear bench.

Best engine: The 1.0 TCe (petrol) or E-Tech 140/145 (hybrid).

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Performance

1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol

	Renault Arkana	Renault Captur
Power	140 hp Winner	100 hp
Torque	260 Nm Winner	160 Nm
0–100 km/h	9,8 s Winner	13,0 s
Top speed	200 km/h Winner	178 km/h
Power-to-weight	105,3 hp/t Winner	87,7 hp/t
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	132 g/km	115 g/km Winner
Consumption (WLTP)	5,8 L/100km	5,0 L/100km Winner

Dimensions & space

	Renault Arkana	Renault Captur
Boot	480 L Winner	422 L
Boot (seats folded)	1.500 L	1.500 L
Wheelbase	2,72 m Winner	2,64 m
Length	4,57 m	4,24 m
Ground clearance	—	—
Turning circle	10,9 m	10,9 m
Towing capacity (braked)	750 kg	1.100 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Renault Arkana	Renault Captur
Platform	CMF-B	CMF-B
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Engine family	1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145	1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 Blue dCi · E-Tech 140/145 · E-Tech PHEV 158
Transmission	6-speed manual · EDC7	6-speed manual
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6d	Euro 6d
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

E-Tech hybrid: 12V battery drain
Electrical gremlins and infotainment freezes
1.5 Blue dCi: DPF and AdBlue on short trips

Pros

Renault Arkana

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

Renault Captur

Bigger boot than the MK1
Modern E-Tech hybrids available
Keeps the clever sliding rear bench

Cons

Renault Arkana

Sloping roof limits rear headroom
No diesel offered

Renault Captur

PHEV pricier and heavier
Infotainment can be slow

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 firmer than the first-generation Captur, reducing roll in corners while staying acceptable on normal roads, though the ride can feel firm on larger wheels. The 1.0 TCe and 1.3 TCe feel responsive for daily use; the E-Tech hybrid adds strong low-speed electric assistance and smooth transitions once warm. Manual gearboxes are straightforward, and the EDC dual-clutch is smooth at speed but can hesitate at low speeds. Overall a competent, easy compact crossover rather than a driver's car.