Renault Arkana vs Renault Captur
Renault Arkana
Renault’s coupé-style compact SUV.
VS
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
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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 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
1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol vs 1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol
| Renault Arkana | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
140 hp
Winner
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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
|
| Width |
1,82 m
|
1,80 m
|
| Height |
1,58 m
|
1,58 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Arkana | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | CMF-B | B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.3 TCe mild hybrid · E-Tech Hybrid 145 | 0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · E-Tech Hybrid · E-Tech PHEV |
| Fuel | Petrol · Hybrid | Petrol · Diesel · Hybrid · Plug-in hybrid |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual · EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 5/6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · E-Tech automatic |
| Euro standard | Euro 6d | Euro 5/6 (MK1) · Euro 6/6d (MK2) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6d allowed in the LEZ | Euro 6/6d allowed; early MK1 (Euro 5) restricted |
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 (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)
Pros
Renault Arkana
- Striking coupé design
- Roomy boot (480–513 L)
- Efficient E-Tech hybrid available
Renault Captur
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
Cons
Renault Arkana
- Sloping roof limits rear headroom
- No diesel offered
Renault Captur
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
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Fuel
Euro norm
First registration
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For sale at dealers
Renault Arkana
13 for sale · from € 11.390
Renault Arkana S line · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 15.890
Falcomotive
Falcomotive
Renault Arkana plug-in hybrid · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 17.490
Garage Sadi-Car
Garage Sadi-Car
Renault Arkana 1.3 TCe · 360° camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 17.999
Cool Vincent srl
Cool Vincent srl
Renault Arkana plug-in hybrid · Camera · CarPlay · LED
€ 21.499
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