Renault Captur vs Renault Kadjar
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
Renault Kadjar
Renault’s roomy, comfortable compact SUV.
Renault Captur
Pick the Captur for a practical, flexible city SUV with a clever sliding rear bench.
Renault Kadjar
Pick the Kadjar for a roomy, comfortable compact SUV with an affordable used supply.
Performance
1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol vs 1.3 TCe 140 · Petrol
| Renault Captur | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
100 hp
|
140 hp
Winner
|
| Torque |
160 Nm
|
240 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
13,0 s
|
9,6 s
Winner
|
| Top speed |
178 km/h
|
205 km/h
Winner
|
| Power-to-weight |
87,7 hp/t
|
100,0 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
115 g/km
Winner
|
125 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,0 L/100km
Winner
|
5,6 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Renault Captur | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
422 L
|
472 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.500 L
Winner
|
1.478 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,64 m
|
2,65 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,24 m
|
4,45 m
|
| Width |
1,80 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,58 m
|
1,61 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Captur | Renault Kadjar | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2) | CMF-CD |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive · All-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 0.9 TCe · 1.2 TCe · 1.0 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · E-Tech Hybrid · E-Tech PHEV | 1.2 TCe · 1.3 TCe · 1.6 TCe · 1.5 dCi/Blue dCi · 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Hybrid · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol · Diesel |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · X-tronic CVT |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (MK1) · Euro 6/6d (MK2) | Euro 6 / 6d |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d allowed; early MK1 (Euro 5) restricted | Euro 6/6d allowed in the LEZ |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- 1.2 TCe (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)
- 1.2 TCe: timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC/X-tronic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins and R-Link freezes
Pros
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
- Roomy boot and comfortable ride
- Affordable and plentiful used
- Efficient 1.5 dCi diesel
Cons
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
- 1.2 TCe (early years) carries chain risk
- Interior less modern than newer rivals
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 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.
Renault Kadjar
A relaxed long-distance cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car. Steering is light and accurate enough for daily use, ride quality is generally compliant on smaller wheels and becomes firmer on 19-inch alloys, and body control is adequate. The 1.3 TCe feels responsive once moving, while the diesels are refined and strong for motorway use. The EDC dual-clutch is smooth at higher speeds but can show low-speed hesitation or judder, especially on early cars and in town. AWD versions add a modest amount of traction in slippery conditions.
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
