Captur vs its rivals

The Renault Captur is the economy king of the SUV segment. At £21,995 it sits £8,465 below the £30,460 SUV average — the second-cheapest SUV here. Its 145 PS hybrid engine trails the 182 PS average and 10.6 seconds to 62 mph is leisurely, but none of that matters when you see the fuel figure: 60.1 mpg, the best of any SUV in this comparison and miles ahead of the 44.3 mpg average. Annual fuel costs of just £877 at 8,000 miles are the lowest of any non-electric car here. Five-year true cost of £24,262 (£404 a month) is the second-lowest of any SUV. The Captur proves that small, light and hybrid beats big and powerful when the bills arrive.

Captur vs the SUV segment average

Renault CapturSegment average (8 cars)
Price from£21,995£30,958.13
Power145 PS177 PS
Fuel economy60.1 mpg50.7 mpg
Est. 5-year true cost£24,264—

Segment average is computed from 8 popular suv models on DrivePedia. True-cost figure is an estimate.

The Captur is the rationalist's SUV. The eco-conscious family gets the most economical SUV in this group — 60.1 mpg — at a price £8,465 below the segment average, a combination no rival touches. The urban driver benefits from compact dimensions and hybrid smoothness in traffic. The budget buyer gets SUV versatility at supermini running costs. The compromises are pace — 10.6 seconds to 62 mph is the slowest here — and a cabin that prioritises function over flair. Verdict: if your SUV must sip fuel rather than guzzle it, the Captur is the answer. It pairs the best SUV economy in this comparison with the second-lowest purchase price, making it the thinking buyer's crossover. For the pragmatic family, that combination is very hard to walk away from.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Renault Captur compare to rivals on price?
The Captur costs £21,995, which is £8,465 below the £30,460 SUV average — the second-cheapest SUV here after the Nissan Juke (£21,495). It undercuts the Ford Puma (£25,980) by nearly £4,000 and the Nissan Qashqai (£27,000) by £5,000. It is exceptional value on purchase price alone.
How does the Captur compare on running costs and economy?
It leads the SUV class. Its 60.1 mpg is the best of any SUV here against a 44.3 mpg average, and £877 a year in fuel at 8,000 miles is the lowest fuel bill of any non-electric car in this comparison. Five-year true cost of £24,262 (£404 a month) is the second-lowest of any SUV, beaten only by the Juke.
Is the Renault Captur good value?
Yes — outstanding value for economy-focused buyers. Best SUV fuel economy in the group, second-lowest SUV purchase price and second-lowest SUV five-year cost is a formidable trio. You accept leisurely pace at 145 PS and modest interior flair. For families who want an SUV that costs supermini money to run, the Captur is superb value.