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Renault Captur vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (158 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (21,100 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Captur or VW Tiguan?

Renault Captur vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Renault Captur

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

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

Captur

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 21,100 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,450 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Captur with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan offers significantly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is somewhat faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the Renault Captur tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

Captur

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Captur is clearly lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers visibly more boot space – 652 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 123 L more than the Renault Captur.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries slightly more – 533 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is clearly superior 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
Renault Captur
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a cheeky little crossover that pairs city-friendly agility with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and enough style to turn heads at the lights. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want practical versatility and a dash of personality on their daily drives, without taking itself too seriously.

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VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Renault Captur
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,100 - 28,400 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,239 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,363 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
447 - 453 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
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