Renault Captur vs Renault Koleos
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
Renault Koleos
Renault’s large, comfortable mid-size SUV.
Renault Captur
Pick the Captur for a practical, flexible city SUV with a clever sliding rear bench.
Renault Koleos
Pick the Koleos for a roomy, comfortable diesel SUV with optional all-wheel drive.
Performance
1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol vs 1.7 Blue dCi 150 · Diesel
| Renault Captur | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
100 hp
|
150 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
160 Nm
|
340 Nm
Winner
|
| 0–100 km/h |
13,0 s
|
11,8 s
Winner
|
| Top speed |
178 km/h
|
194 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
87,7 hp/t
|
92,6 hp/t
Winner
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
115 g/km
Winner
|
128 g/km
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,0 L/100km
|
5,0 L/100km
|
Dimensions & space
| Renault Captur | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
422 L
|
458 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
1.500 L
|
1.690 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,64 m
|
2,71 m
Winner
|
| Length |
4,24 m
|
4,67 m
|
| Width |
1,80 m
|
1,84 m
|
| Height |
1,58 m
|
1,68 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Captur | Renault Koleos | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6 dCi · 1.7 Blue dCi · 2.0 dCi |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Hybrid · Plug-in hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 6-speed manual · EDC7 automatic |
| 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 diesel allowed (mind local diesel rules) |
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)
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- AdBlue/DPF on short-trip use
- Electronics and infotainment: glitches
Pros
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
- Roomy boot and rear seat
- Comfortable, composed ride
- 2.0 dCi with all-wheel drive available
Cons
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
- Diesel-only
- Heavier than compact SUVs
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 Koleos
A relaxed family cruiser rather than a dynamic driver's car, with good visibility. Comfortable and composed for a mid-size SUV, with a soft ride that prioritises long-distance refinement. Steering is light and accurate enough for the size but lacks strong feedback. Body control is adequate, though some examples feel soft over larger bumps. Diesels provide strong low-end torque for motorway use and overtaking. X-Tronic CVT automatics are smooth once under way but can feel sluggish or noisy under hard acceleration. AWD versions add traction in poor conditions but increase weight.
Compare specific generations
Belgian taxes & LEZ
