Among the largest in its category.
Within the so-called B-SUV segment, the competition is fierce. It is the fashion segment and where the general manufacturers play the most. One of the benchmarks is the French crossover, a model with a balanced mechanical offer and good equipment. Today we are going to tell you in detail the measurements of the Renault Captur.
The Renault Captur is one of the main representatives of compact crossovers and stands out for being a versatile and balanced vehicle. It is pleasant to drive, thanks to its soft suspension, its good acoustic insulation and the good response of its engines.
Although we will now go into more detail, the interior offers enough space for four passengers to travel in total comfort and the trunk has an average capacity for its category.
The second generation of the Captur can be chosen with gasoline engines, a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, and with five trim levels: balance, evolution, techno, Zen Fast Track and E-Tech engineered. Currently, it is on sale from 19,789 euros.
Measurements of the Renault Capture
The Renault Captur has grown, compared to the previous generation. It now measures 4,227 millimeters in length, 1,797 millimeters in width and 1,576 millimeters in height. In addition, it has a wheelbase of 2,639 millimeters and a track width of 1,547 millimeters. The total width of the vehicle, including the rear-view mirrors, is 2,003 millimeters.
Therefore, the Renault crossover has measures that place it among the largest in the segment. Finally, the fuel tank has a capacity of 48 liters, while the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions have 39 liters.
Squares and doors
The height of the Renault Captur with the rear doors open is 2,041 millimeters, while the empty height, including the roof bars, is 1,585 millimeters.
Focusing on the interior, the Captur can accommodate two adults up to 1.85 meters in the rear seats. However, it is not wide enough to comfortably accommodate a third party. Similarly, installing two child seats, the central square is almost unusable.
The rear bench seat can slide, something common in this type of vehicle. It can be moved forwards and backwards in a total length of 16 centimeters. The seat backs can be folded down in a 60:40 ratio.
Placing the bench in its rearmost position, the occupants enjoy 69 centimeters of legroom, a measurement less than some of its main rivals, such as the Skoda Kamiq, but similar to others such as the Ford Puma or the Peugeot 2008. change, leaving the rear bench as far forward as possible, the remaining space is 52 centimeters.
As for headroom, the Captur sheds 95 centimeters, an intermediate value in the category. Although this figure may be reduced if you opt for the sunroof.
Trunk of the Renault Capture
The volume of the trunk varies, depending on the position of the rear seats. In its rearmost position, it declares 422 litres. On the other hand, if we move the rear bench forward, the trunk reaches 536 liters.
It is also a value in the average of the segment. Models like the Ford Puma or the Peugeot 2008 have a larger trunk and others, like the Citroën C3 Aircross or the Skoda Kamiq, have less volume.
If we calculate the volume of the trunk in dm3, the declared capacity is 404, expandable up to 1,275 dm3 if we lower the rear seats.
For its part, the hybrid Captur E-Tech has a 305-litre boot and the plug-in hybrid E-Tech offers a volume between 265 and 279 litres. Very low values, due to the presence of batteries and electric motors.
Measurements of the competitors of the Renault Captur
As we said, the small SUV segment is one of the most competitive on the market today and the Renault Captur has to deal with countless rivals. These are the measurements of its main competitors:
- Seat Arona: 4,153 x 1,780 x 1,537 mm, 400 liters of trunk.
- Peugeot 2008: 4,300 x 1,770 x 1,530 mm, 434 liters of trunk.
- Citroën C3 Aicross: 4,160 x 1,756 x 1,597 mm, 410-litre boot.
- Ford Puma: 4,207 x 1,805 x 1,537 mm, 468 liters of trunk.
- Nissan Juke: 4,210 x 1,827 x 1,595 mm, 422 liters of trunk.
- Kia Stonic: 4,140 x 1,760 x 1,520 mm, 352 liters of trunk.
- Hyundai Kona: 4,165 x 1,800 x 1,565 mm, 361 liters of trunk.
- Opel Mokka: 4,151 x 1,791 x 1,531 mm, 310-litre boot.
- Volkswagen T-Cross: 4,108 x 1,760 x 1,584 mm, 455 liters of trunk.
- Skoda Kamiq: 4,241 x 1,793 x 1,553 mm, 400-litre boot.
As you can see, the Renault Captur is a bit larger than many of its rivals, although, in terms of passenger space, it falls somewhere in the middle. It has a good trunk, although if you opt for one of the electrified versions, you will have less capacity.
