The new Renault Captur is now on sale in South Africa at a starting price of R454,999.
For just R99 less, buyers can also take home the Peugeot 2008, another French crossover which retails for R454,900.
The similarities don’t stop at their nationalities and price points, however, as both cars are available with a single engine across their respective ranges, making for an interesting head-to-head comparison.
Engines
The Renault has two trim levels – the Zen and Intens – both of which make use of a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 113kW and 270Nm.
A seven-speed automatic, dual-clutch gearbox is used to drive the front wheels, which results in an average fuel consumption of 6.6l/100km.
It also means the Captur is able to sprint to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds, before maxing out at 193km/h.
The Peugeot is available in three specifications – Active, Allure, and GT – though once again they all share the same powerplant.
The power source in question is a 1.2-litre, turbo-petrol unit with access to 96kW and 230Nm, which is married to a six-speed automatic transmission.
It is also front-wheel drive, and its fuel consumption is nearly the same as the Renault’s at 6.5l/100km.
Despite its lower power ceiling, the 2008 is also slightly faster than its rival, reaching 100km/h in a claimed 9.1 seconds and achieving a top speed of 198km/h.
Features
The entry-level versions of both French cars come with automatic headlights, daytime running lights, rain-sensing wipers, a multifunction steering wheel, cloth seats, rear park distance control, cruise control, hill assist, keyless start, and a 7-inch infotainment unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Where the Captur Zen distinguishes itself is with LED headlights, 17-inch steel wheels, front parking sensors, climate control, a 7-inch digital driver display, and a rearview camera. The 2008 Active, on the other hand, is fitted with halogen headlamps, 16-inch alloy rims, manual aircon, and a 3.5-inch driver display.
Upgrading to the Captur Intens then adds a wireless charger, ambient lighting, blind-spot monitor, lane-departure warning, 17-inch alloys, and a bigger 9-inch driver and media display to the Renault’s toolkit.
The 2008’s Allure specification, meanwhile, adds dual-zone automatic climate control, Eco LED headlights, partial leather upholstery, a 180-degree camera, and a digital 3D iCockpit driver display.
The Peugeot also has one more trim level in the GT, which throws in aluminium sports pedals, a 10-inch entertainment screen, ambient lighting, front parking sensors, wireless charging, sports seats, blind spot monitoring, speed sign recognition, “claw-effect” LED headlights, and haptic feedback switches for the centre console.
Pricing
The South African pricing for the new Renault Captur is as follows:
- Renault Captur 1.3l Turbo Zen – R454,999
- Renault Captur 1.3l Turbo Intens – R499,999
Each purchase comes with a 5-year/150,000km warranty and a 3-year/45,000km service plan.
The South African pricing for the Peugeot 2008 is as follows:
- Peugeot 2008 1.2T Active auto – R454,900
- Peugeot 2008 1.2T Allure – R489,900
- Peugeot 2008 1.2T GT – R544,900
This includes a 5-year/100,000km warranty and a 3-year/60,000km service plan.
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