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BMW 1 Series vs Renault Captur comparison

Compare performance (300 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (29,400 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 1 Series or Renault Captur?

BMW 1 Series vs Renault Captur: Key differences

BMW 1 Series

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Captur

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

1 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Captur is noticeably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the BMW 1 Series costs 29,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,972 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 1 Series uses 4.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Captur with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Captur

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 1 Series offers clearly more power – delivering 300 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 1 Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 1 Series delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

1 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Captur is slightly lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,465 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Captur offers only slightly more boot space – 422 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 1 Series carries moderately more – 510 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 1 Series is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £29,400
1 Series

BMW 1 Series

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
BMW 1 Series
Renault Captur

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 1 Series

The BMW 1 Series is a compact premium hatchback that injects a proper sense of driving fun into everyday life, with sharp handling and a cabin that punches above its class. It’s a great pick for buyers who want sporty manners without losing practicality, and yes, you’ll still get that unmistakable BMW grin behind the wheel.

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Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a stylish and practical compact crossover that combines a high seating position and easy manoeuvrability with a comfortable, well‑equipped cabin. Its flexible interior layout and modern infotainment make it a sensible, polished choice for city drivers and small families.

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BMW 1 Series
Renault Captur

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,400 - 51,900 £
Price
21,400 - 28,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 173 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,465 - 1,625 kg
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 510 kg
Payload
447 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
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