Renault Captur MK1 vs Volkswagen T-Roc A11

Renault Captur

MK1 · 2013 – 2019

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

A11 · 2017 – 2025

The first-generation T-Roc (A11), on the MQB A1 platform.

First car

Second car

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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Pick this one if…

Volkswagen T-Roc

Pick the T-Roc for a bold crossover look with an elevated seat and city-friendly dimensions.

Best engine: The 1.5 TSI (150 hp) — the sweet spot.

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Performance

0.9 TCe 90 · Petrol vs 1.5 TSI 150 · Petrol

	Renault Captur	Volkswagen T-Roc
Power	90 hp	150 hp Winner
Torque	135 Nm	250 Nm Winner
0–100 km/h	12,7 s	8,5 s Winner
Top speed	171 km/h	205 km/h Winner
Power-to-weight	83,3 hp/t	118,6 hp/t Winner
CO₂ emissions (WLTP)	105 g/km Winner	128 g/km
Consumption (WLTP)	4,7 L/100km Winner	5,6 L/100km

Dimensions & space

	Renault Captur	Volkswagen T-Roc
Boot	377 L	445 L Winner
Boot (seats folded)	1.235 L	1.290 L Winner
Wheelbase	2,61 m Winner	2,59 m
Length	4,12 m	4,23 m
Ground clearance	—	16,1 cm
Turning circle	10,4 m Winner	10,9 m
Towing capacity (braked)	900 kg	1.800 kg Winner

Powertrain & tech

	Renault Captur	Volkswagen T-Roc
Platform	B (modified)	MQB A1 (transverse)
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive
Engine family	0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi	EA211 1.0/1.5 TSI · EA888 2.0 TSI (R) · EA288 1.6/2.0 TDI
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Euro standard	Euro 6	Euro 6d
LEZ access	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)	Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation)

Reliability & watch-outs

Known issues

Renault Captur

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Electronic parking-brake and software recalls (pre-facelift)
Infotainment glitches on early cars
Cabriolet: roof mechanism/water ingress at high mileage

Pros

Renault Captur

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Customisable design with optional contrasting roof
Facelift (2022) brought modernised lights and interior
Strong driver-assistance suite (IQ.DRIVE)

Cons

Renault Captur

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

Volkswagen T-Roc

Pre-facelift interior (2017–2021) looks simpler
Cabriolet: smaller boot and higher weight

Driving experience

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.

Volkswagen T-Roc

Easy, comfortable and a little more involving than most crossovers. The T-Roc steers accurately with decent weighting, rides well enough, and handles tidily for a car of its height, with the 2.0 TSI R version adding genuine pace. Front-drive is the default; 4MOTION adds traction in poor conditions. The 1.5 TSI is the sensible pick — smooth and efficient — the 2.0 TDI is the distance choice, and the 1.0 TSI is adequate for town work. The DSG is smooth; the manual is light. It is a well-rounded compact crossover that feels closer to a Golf than its tall body suggests.