Comparison - Renault Captur Iconic Nav 2018 - vs - Suzuki Grand Vitara Sports 2017

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Renault Kaptur,Renault Samsung QM3

Also called:

Escudo

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Average Price: 
24,423
converted from British Pound
Updated: 
05 Jan 2017
32,990
Updated: 
30 May 2017
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2017
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
4-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.89gals
17.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Boston Blue
#353F47
Oyster Grey
#636165
Stone
#999890
Tahoe Blue
#07647F
Mercury
#717171
Ivory
#B0B0A3
Arizona
#BF4E00
Diamond Black
#010101
Flame Red
#910405

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

If you want a small car that’s well-equipped, relatively spacious and styled like a chunky SUV then the Renault Captur is in with a shout

Pros
Cheap running costs
Spacious for a small car
Funky looks

Cons
Noisy diesel engines
Not much fun to drive
No four-wheel-drive option

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The updated Renault Captur is still a looker, and is cheaper to own and run than you might imagine. The flagship Zen is an interesting Hyundai Kona/Toyota C-HR/Mazda CX-3 rival.

Pros
Looks great, brimming with character
Agile urban dynamics
None of your friends own one
Cheaper to own/run than you'd think...

Cons
No airbags for rear passengers
Unsettled over sharp bumps
EDC transmission less suitable than a torque-converter-style unit

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Pros
Spacious
Well-equipped
Good value

Cons
Interior quality
Gearbox
Limited engine choice

By: 
carkeys.co.uk

Eleven years on the current-generation Suzuki Grand Vitara still claims to be the king of small-budget, mid-sized SUV practicality with big off-roading capabilities

Familiarity can sometimes offer warmer comfort than those fresh-faced things embracing reinvention. That may well be an underlying feeling for those who’ve bought any Suzuki Grand Vitara in the past decade and who’ve just climbed into the 2016 version. Essentially, it’s the same car – the 4x4-savvy SUV that’s Grand in name but no longer quite so grand in size is still planted in the generation that launched back in 2005.

Thus, it's an uphill crawl for this Grand Battler to rise above its ratings from performances past. In critiquing its holistic SUV goodness, the Grand Vitara has long been a perennial low scorer in CarAdvice ratings past: in the last three reviews it rated one six and a pair of fives out of tens.

That said, none were petrol four-wheel drives wearing a Sport badge. As perhaps the best all-rounder variant of its crop, and at a seductive price point at that, a bump up to 6.5 out of ten is a deserving one.

Pros
Decent off-road abilities
Sport variant the best dual-purpose 4x4 SUV of the breed
Attractive pricing
Old-school charm..

Cons
that's stuck in old-school execution
Powertrain is old hat
Average on-road driving experience
Increasingly passé in this very fast moving segment

By: 
caradvice.com.au

The latest Suzuki Vitara offers good value for money and loads of kit, but it's more of a crossover now than a rugged off-roader

The Suzuki Vitara has been transformed from a utilitarian family-friendly SUV into more of a crossover with Range Rover Evoque-inspired styling and more advanced equipment. There's also more dynamic driving ability on offer, but it's not quite up with the class best.

If you can sacrifice a little ride comfort, and value driving dynamics more, the Vitara is a fine crossover that's car-like to drive, with a sharp chassis and steering, but its lack of boot space counts against it. The diesel's mix of strong efficiency and performance is impressive.

Still, with a responsive and agile chassis for the class, and great efficiency from both the petrol and diesel options, this latest crossover-style Vitara is a much more alluring proposition than its off-road biased predecessors.

Pros
Modern design, lively engines, plenty of kit

Cons
Interior quality, noisy diesel, light steering

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The old Grand Vitara suffered from lots of body roll in corners and overly light steering making it difficult to drive quickly with confidence. Both these problem have been addressed by this new model, which has the feel of a well-sorted hatchback.

Pros
Cheap to buy and run
Fun to drive
Still good off-road

Cons
Uninspiring looks
Cabin quality not the best
Slightly noisy diesel engine

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
33.60mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
50.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.20L
2.40L
Torque: 
151ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
166ft-lbs
at 3 800rpm
Horsepower: 
120hp
at 5 000rpm
164hp
at 4 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.12Feet
26.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Power assisted hydraulic, rack & pinion
More in Convenience: 
Sunglass holder
Small storage area by gear stick for phone / keys
Heating system with pollen filter
Height & reach adjustable steering wheel
Front door storage compartment: 1.5L
Rear door storage compartment: 0.5L
Storage spaces for 1 cup and miscellaneous items near handbrak
Storage on top of the dashboard: 1.6L
Storage - front glovebox
12V Charging
Cigarette Lighter
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Headlight off and lgnition Key Off Reminder
Rear AC
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Steering Adjustment
Ash Tray
Rear View Mirror Day/Night
Side Airbags
Satellite Navigation

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
162.28in
177.00in
Width: 
70.00in
71.00in
Height: 
61.65in
67.00in
Ground Clearance: 
6.69in
7.80in
Front Track: 
60.28in
62.00in
Rear Track: 
59.69in
62.00in
Wheel Base: 
102.60in
104.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
35.63
Rear Head Room: 
33.86
Front Shoulder Room: 
53.86in
Rear Shoulder room: 
52.36in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
43.61cu.ft
46.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1300lbs
Curb Weight: 
2444.93lbs
3571.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electric windows - front and rear
Electrochrome rearview mirror
one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver’s seat lumbar support
Storage between front seats
Heated front seats
Driver's seat height adjustable
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats
Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear seats - 40:60 split folding rear bench
Headrests - 3 rear
Split-folding rear seatback
Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson type with rectangular shaped lower arm and anti-roll bar
MacPherson strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension: 
Flexible axle with programmed deflection and spiral springs
Multi-link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Keyless keycard entry
air quality regulator
Headlights and front wipers - automatic
Adjustable Head-rests
Folding Rear Seat
Driver Height Adjustable Seat
Rear Armrest
Driver Armrest
Lumbar Support

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
yes
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
yes
More Entertainment: 
12V socket
USB socket and jack (for MP3 player or charging)
ECO mode function
Techno pack: R-Link evolution multimedia system (7" touchscreen
TomTom® LIVE navigation
DAB tuner
4x35W speakers
audio streaming and hands-free calls
USB and AUX sockets
voice control
vehicle applications)
European mapping and reverse parking camera

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Windscreen wipers - front (variable speed) and rear
Door mirrors - Heated and electrically adjustable and folding
Headlights and front wipers - automatic
Rear Wiper
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Door Pockets
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17"
18x7.0
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Steel spare wheel
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
no
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Discs
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Drum
Ventilated rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Tyre inflation kit (N/A with spare wheel)
Space-saver emergency spare wheel
Safety locks for rear doors
Remote central locking with Thatcham approved immobiliser (Thatcham category 2)
RAID (Renault Anti Intruder Device) automatic door locking
New generation height adjustable SRP (System for Restraint and Protection) front headrests
ISOFIX child seat fixing points on front passenger and rear outermost seats
Front and rear 'seatbelt unfastened' warning sound
Deadlocking
Deactivation switch for front passenger airbags
Hill start assist (HSA)
Adaptive headlights

Options

Packages: 
Light Comfort Package
Wind Deflector Package
Extended Interior Package Plus
Exterior Options: 
Body Colored Bumper - Front and Rear
Accessory Alloy Fuel Door
Door Handles - Body Colored
Interior Options: 
Seat Adjustment - Manual
adjustable floor allows users to load big and robust cargo
Fabric Seats
pollen filter
Navigation System Package

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Artisan leather
#878B95
Leather seat
#EBEBE9
#424146