Renault Captur vs Volkswagen Taigo
Renault Captur
Renault’s practical subcompact SUV with a sliding rear bench.
VS
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen’s compact coupé crossover.
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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.
Read the full guide
Pick this one if…
Volkswagen Taigo
Pick the Taigo for a stylish coupé crossover with low running costs and city-friendly dimensions.
Best engine: The 1.0 TSI (110 hp) or 1.5 TSI (150 hp).
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Performance
1.0 TCe 100 · Petrol vs 1.0 TSI 110 · Petrol
| Renault Captur | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
100 hp
|
110 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
160 Nm
|
200 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
13,0 s
|
10,5 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
178 km/h
|
191 km/h
Winner
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| Power-to-weight |
87,7 hp/t
|
93,6 hp/t
Winner
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| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
115 g/km
Winner
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123 g/km
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| Consumption (WLTP) |
5,0 L/100km
Winner
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5,4 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Captur | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
422 L
|
440 L
Winner
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| Boot (seats folded) |
1.500 L
Winner
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1.222 L
|
| Wheelbase |
2,64 m
Winner
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2,57 m
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| Length |
4,24 m
|
4,27 m
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| Width |
1,80 m
|
1,76 m
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| Height |
1,58 m
|
1,49 m
|
| Seats |
5
|
5
|
Powertrain & tech
| Renault Captur | Volkswagen Taigo | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | B (MK1) · CMF-B (MK2) | MQB A0 (transverse, shared with the Polo/T-Cross) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-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 | EA211 1.0 TSI · EA211 Evo 1.5 TSI |
| Fuel | Petrol · Diesel · Hybrid · Plug-in hybrid | Petrol |
| Transmission | 5/6-speed manual · EDC6/EDC7 · E-Tech automatic | 5/6-speed manual · 7-speed DSG |
| Euro standard | Euro 5/6 (MK1) · Euro 6/6d (MK2) | Euro 6d (all engines) |
| LEZ access | Euro 6/6d allowed; early MK1 (Euro 5) restricted | Euro 6d petrol allowed in the LEZ (Brussels/Antwerp/Ghent) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
Renault Captur
- 1.2 TCe (MK1): timing chain and oil consumption
- EDC automatic: juddery at low speed
- Electrical gremlins (battery, R-Link)
Volkswagen Taigo
- DQ200 DSG shift quality (dry clutch)
- Infotainment glitches on early cars
- Plastic water pump/thermostat module
Pros
Renault Captur
- Flexible sliding rear bench
- Roomy boot for the class (MK2)
- Efficient engines incl. the E-Tech hybrid
Volkswagen Taigo
- Coupé design stands apart from the T-Cross
- Thrifty 1.0 TSI engines with low CO2
- Compact and agile in town
Cons
Renault Captur
- Tight rear legroom (MK1)
- Infotainment can be slow
Volkswagen Taigo
- Less rear headroom due to the sloping roof
- No all-wheel drive available
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Belgian taxes & LEZ
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For sale at dealers
Renault Captur
17 for sale · from € 5.450
Volkswagen Taigo
27 for sale · from € 16.450
Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · CarPlay · LED · Keyless
€ 20.990
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI · R-Line · Camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 27.490
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Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI · R-Line · 360° camera · CarPlay · Navigation
€ 23.990
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€ 23.990
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