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RenaultCaptur (2013-2019)

Used only
Compact/Small SUV
Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid

£3,643Typical price

Test score

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Renault says its Clio-based Captur, a small crossover launched in 2013 and updated in 2017, offers the best of three worlds: MPV, SUV and family hatchback. But does that make it a 'Jacques' of all trades and master of none? Read on for our full review to find out what it offers.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years

Jan 2023Last checked by Which?
Jan 2020First reviewed by Which?
Jun 2013Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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Ease of driving

Overall
Visibility
Smoothness of power delivery
Driving stability
Cabin layout

Driving performance

Overall
Acceleration
Gearbox and transmission
Brakes

Comfort and practicality

Overall
Entry and exit
Seat comfort
Ride quality
Quietness
Build quality
Seat space
Boot space

Euro NCAP

Safety kit

Model reliability 5-9 years

How we test model reliability 5-9 years

How reliable this car is, based on the real life feedback of current owners as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

Car reliability 10-15 years

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Brand reliability 0-4 years

Overall
Electric car reliability
Full hybrid reliability
Petrol reliability

How we test brand reliability 0-4 years

Our reliability ratings are based on the feedback from tens of thousands of UK motorists, as collected in our annual Which? car survey. We divide all reliability feedback into three age groups: cars aged up to four years, five to nine years, and 10 to 15 years.

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Diesel reliability

Brand reliability 10-15 years

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Petrol reliability
Diesel reliability

General
Class	Compact/Small SUV
Luxury	No
Convertible	No
Availability	Used only
Used price	£3,643 - £11,916
Fuel type	Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
Tested fuel efficiency	41.5 to 57.6mpg
Length	4,122mm
Width (excluding wing mirrors)	1,778mm
Width (including wing mirrors)	1,965 to 1,975mm
Height	1,566mm
Driver max height
Second-row passenger max height
Boot space with seats up
Boot space with seats down
Number of seats	5
Folding rear seats	yes
Isofix attachments	Yes
Turning circle	11.4 m
On sale date	01 February 2013
Lowest pence-per-mile cost	£11.54

Latest tested engine
Engine and trim name	Energy TCE 150 GPF Version S
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.3-litre (150hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	45 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway (mpg)
Tested fuel economy: Combined (mpg)
Cost per mile	14.31p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£62
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Extremely Low (trace)
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	151
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6d-Temp
Braked tow load (KG)	1200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	660kg
Engine test date	23 September 2019
Test programme	2017

Engine two
Engine and trim name	Energy TCE 90 Intens
Fuel	Petrol
Capacity and power	0.9-litre (90hp)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	45 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	13.9p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£62
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	145
Official fuel economy: NEDC	55.4
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	625kg
Engine test date	18 January 2018
Car test programme	2017

Engine three
Engine and trim name	Energy TCE 120 initialie Paris
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.2-litre (118hp)
Transmission	6-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	45 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	15.02p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£62
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	Medium
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	156
Official fuel economy: NEDC	51.4
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	635kg
Engine test date	24 October 2017
Car test programme	2017

Engine four
Engine and trim name	dCi 90 Intens
Fuel type	Diesel
Capacity and power	1.5-litre (90hp)
Transmission	5-speed manual
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	45 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	11.54p per mile
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	High
CO level	Very low
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	129
Official Euro emission level	Euro 6b
Braked tow load (KG)	1200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	625kg
Engine test date	02 November 2016
Car test programme	2017

Engine five
Engine and trim name	Tce 120 Luxe EDC
Fuel type	Petrol
Capacity and power	1.2-litre (120hp)
Transmission	6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Driven wheels	Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
Fuel tank capacity	45 litres
Tested fuel economy: City / Out of town / Motorway
Tested fuel economy: combined mpg
Cost per mile	14.12p per mile
Cost of filling tank	£65
Monthly fuel cost
Annual fuel cost
NOx level	Very low
CO level	High
CO2 at tailpipe/tank-to-wheel (TTW) (g/km)	146
Official Euro emission level	Euro 5
Braked tow load (KG)	1200kg
Unbraked tow load (KG)	625kg
Engine test date	26 July 2013
Car test programme	2012-2016

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