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Renault Captur vs VW Tiguan – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Renault Captur or VW Tiguan fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Captur has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21100 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 11657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Renault Captur with 4.50 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan has a convincingly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 143 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.90 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.90 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs evident better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Renault Captur tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 400 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Renault Captur is clearly perceptible lighter – 1323 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers evident more room – 652 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs slightly better – up to 1650 L, which is about 287 L more than the Renault Captur.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan somewhat takes the win – 533 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Tiguan proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Tiguan is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £32,800
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VW Tiguan

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

Renault Captur

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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

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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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Costs and Consumption

Price
21100 - 28300 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
19.70 kWh
co2
102 - 137 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1323 - 1514 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4239 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1797 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1575 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1276 - 1363 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
376 - 453 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, 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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 143 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
198 - 242 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
1199 - 1789 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Renault
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Renault Captur?

The Renault Captur is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.