![]() Fuel economy in the diesel reaches 53.3mpg under new WLTP figures petrol Capturs deliver up to 45mpg. The Captur has a wider range of engines: a 0.9-litre 89bhp petrol, a 1.3-litre petrol with up to 148bhp, and a 1.5-litre 89bhp diesel. Stop-start engine technology comes as standard to increase efficiency. New Clios are powered by either a 0.9-litre petrol or a 1.5-litre diesel engine, with fuel economy of up to 57.6mpg. The easy, refined Captur is not far behind, however, feeling agile, quiet and comfortable, with light steering and good grip. It's lower too of course, so has less body roll. The Clio's smaller size gives it the edge, as it's lighter, faster, more agile and, yes, more fun. And this as a good thing, as both drive sharply, with impressive ride and handling. The two cars are again very alike mechanically, with similar suspension systems and brakes, so unsurprisingly they feel similar behind the wheel. Overall, the Captur is the better choice if you need extra practicality, but the Clio is roomy enough for urban living and offers all the connectivity you’ll need. Handily, there’s no boot lip, making it easy to load. Fold the seats and it grows to 1,235 litres. The Captur is larger, however, with a 377-litre boot that can be increased to 455 litres by lowering the boot floor and sliding the back bench seat forward. The Clio is spacious for its supermini size: four adults can travel comfortably, and its 300-litre boot is good for its class, increasing to 1,146 litres with the split-folding back seats down. It also comes with either a leather or synthetic leather steering wheel. A very handy touch in the back of the Captur are the easily unzippable, machine-washable seat covers – something you’ll almost certainly appreciate if you have kids.īoth get a DAB radio with Bluetooth, USB and aux connectivity as standard, and the Captur’s infotainment system also includes smartphone integration. An overhead sunglasses holder is a nice touch.īoth are roomy up front, with an adjustable driver’s seat and a steering wheel, so you can find a comfortable driving position. The Captur also has a good number of storage spaces, including a lidded bin on the dashboard, a phone tray in front of the gearstick, cupholders and a small space under the front armrest. The Clio’s cabin feels particularly plush and good quality, while the Captur has the benefit of the high SUV driving position, which provides a better view of the road ahead than the Clio. Both dashboards are cleanly laid out, and the steering wheel, instruments and many of the controls are similar. #Renault captur boot space plus#The trendy Clio’s chic style has always been one of its major plus points, but the chunky, Captur, restyled in 2017 to give it a more off-road appearance, looks good too. Now in its fourth generation, the Clio has been around since 1990, and has been European car of the year twice. Just six years old, it’s still in its first generation.Ĭlio: Europe’s second bestselling car in 2018, and the bestselling French car of all time. So how do the two compare?Ĭaptur: The bestselling Renault in the UK, and one of the bestselling small SUVs in Europe. The Captur is actually based on the Clio, but provides greater flexibility for young families. Its fun, feisty supermini and its practical, appealing small SUV are two of its most popular cars. Since 2012, Renault has experienced sales increases well above the market average – and to some extent it has the Clio and the Captur to thank for this. Renault Captur versus Renault Clio Comparing Renault Captur versus Renault Clio ![]()
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