Captur: yearly fuel cost
The 2024 Renault Captur hybrid is a quiet fuel-economy hero among small SUVs: with 60.1 mpg combined on the WLTP cycle, 8,000 miles a year at £1.45 per litre costs roughly £877 — about £73 a month, or £16.90 a week. That towers over the SUV segment average of 44.3 mpg in our 20-car dataset, and it comes with 145 PS and a 10.6-second 0–62 time that feel perfectly adequate in daily use. Over five years, the fuel bill totals around £4,385 — among the lowest of any SUV here. The Captur proves you do not need a tiny supermini to achieve supermini running costs; you just need a well-engineered hybrid. Low CO2 figures also mean modest company-car tax for business users.
Real-world Captur hybrid drivers typically see 56–59 mpg in mixed use against the 60.1 mpg WLTP claim — one of the smallest gaps in this entire comparison. Town driving is where it excels, with the electric motor handling much of the low-speed work, while motorway cruising at 70 mph narrows the hybrid edge. To maximise returns, anticipate traffic and coast where possible, use the Eco driving mode in town, and keep the air-con moderate — heavy cooling forces the petrol engine to run more often. Verdict: the Captur hybrid is outstandingly economical for a crossover, and its claimed figure is one of the most trustworthy here. Planning fill-ups at supermarkets rather than motorway services saves about 8–10p per litre, and keeping the car serviced on schedule ensures the hybrid system keeps delivering its remarkable economy year after year.