Comparison - Renault Captur E-TECH Plug-in Hybrid 2021 - vs - Volkswagen Taigo Style 2022

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Renault Kaptur,Renault Samsung QM3

Also called:

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
30,495
Updated: 
15 Aug 2020
£
25,860
Updated: 
31 Dec 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
no
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
8.60gals
10.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Boston Blue
#435364
Alabaster White
#FCFEF9
Highland Grey
#B6BBBF
Oyster Grey
#797B7A
Diamond Black with Desert Orange roof
#B25518
Diamond Black with Alabaster White roof
#2A2B2D
Celadon Blue
#71A6B7
Iron Blue
#00216B
Flame Red
#BC0C1E
Color: 
Deep Black Pearl
#1F2125
Kings Red Metallic
#BC0A2F
Reef Blue Metallic
#2A4280
Reflex Silver Metallic
#EAEEEF
Visual Green Metallic
#A0A23F
Smokey Grey Metallic
#53545C

Electric

Motors: 
two electric motors
Battery: 
9.8 kWh
Full Charge Time: 
3.7 kW / 7kW charger takes 3H to charge from empty to full
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
10.10s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Excellent space and practicality
Large boot for a small SUV
Range of efficient engines

Cons
Infotainment system not as slick as alternatives
Not that comfy around town
Safety tech reserved for top trim

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Surprisingly spacious.
Decent enough to drive

Cons
Some cheap interior plastics.
Sluggish and noisy three-cylinder

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Well-equipped
Reasonable boot
Quite economical

Cons
Feels derivative
Petrol only
Auto gearbox isn't the smoothest

By: 
carbuyer.co.uk

Pros
Excellent engines shared with T-Cross
Comfortable ride
Spacious rear seats

Cons
Slightly smaller boot than T-Cross
Frustrating touch-sensitive controls
No more exciting to drive

By: 
parkers.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Hybrid
Regular Unleaded
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
12
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
3
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
1.00L
Torque: 
147ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
Horsepower: 
160hp
110hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.40Feet
34.78Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Cruise control with speed limiter
Hands-free keycard
Leather Steering Wheel
Edging of the instrument cluster, the outflow, door opener and the gear lever backdrop in chrome

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
166.40in
168.15in
Width: 
70.70in
69.17in
Height: 
61.90in
59.60in
Ground Clearance: 
6.80in
Front Track: 
61.40in
60.28in
Rear Track: 
60.90in
59.69in
Wheel Base: 
103.90in
101.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
36.90
Rear Head Room: 
35.70
Front Leg Room: 
54.50in
Rear leg room: 
54.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
45.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1433lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
16.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3448.00lbs
2612.40lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Front and rear electric windows
Electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver's seat height adjustment
Lumbar support in front seats
Driver's and front passenger's seat height adjustment
Sports comfort seats in front
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear seats - 60:40 split and fixed base
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson type with rectangular shaped lower arm and anti-roll bar
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension: 
Torsion beam with programmed deflection - coil springs
Torsion beam

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Automatic air conditioning with one touch quick demist function and air quality regulator
Heating system with pollen filter
Air Care Climatronic
air conditioning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
Luggage compartment light
Interior ambient lighting and surround lighting
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
EASY LINK : 7” touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth, DAB radio, USB ports and compatible with Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto
BOSE® premium Sound System with 8 speakers and 1 sub-woofer
7" TFT Driver information display
Wireless phone charger
Scheduled charging, heating and air conditioning using the EASY LINK multimedia system
6 speakers
Discover Media" Navigation including Streaming and Internet
Digital Cockpit Pro - Multi-coloured digital cockpit with various selectable information profiles
External, USB type C data socket(s) and charging socket(s)
Wireless App-Connect
Wireless Charging incl. Bluetooth

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe
Ambient lighting with logo projection
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 in
17 in
Wheels more: 
Tyre inflation kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
205.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
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 disc
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Drum
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Warning
Hill Start Assist
Anti-theft alarm system
e-call' Emergency call service
Central locking system with SAFELOCK
front passenger airbag deactivation
Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam
Hill start assist
Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist