Used Renault Captur for sale: everything you need to know
The Renault Captur is one of the best-selling small SUVs in the UK, and it’s even further up the list in mainland Europe. Like so many Renault family cars before it, it blends attractive styling with practicality and low running costs, a combination that will always appeal to family buyers on a budget.
Based on the current Renault Clio, the latest Captur went on sale in 2019, following on from its similarly popular predecessor. This latest generation has introduced things like fully hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, but it’s also higher quality than before, and packs the kind of tech you’d expect from a modern small crossover. Read on to find out more about the Captur’s specifications and trim lines.
Should you buy a Renault Captur?
The Renault Captur is popular both as a new car and a used buy, and it isn’t difficult to understand the car’s appeal. Renault has a good track record of attractive but sensible family cars and the Captur fits right into that mould, with distinctive styling shrouding a package that gets all the basics right.
That includes an excellent cabin, these days. If you’ve not driven a Renault in a while you might be surprised by the build quality and tactile materials that Renault now uses. The layout is similar to the Clio, which is certainly no bad thing, and like the Clio it’s among the more accommodating cars in this class, with plenty of space for four adults and a pretty decent boot too. You can slide the rear bench fore and aft to choose between legroom or boot space - something that may come in handy with the hybrid models, as their batteries do slightly reduce the available space.
All versions of the Captur drive well, from the smooth petrols to the frugal diesels to, to the hybrids which offer diesel-like economy with brisk performance and low noise levels. Some of the sportier models on larger wheels can give the ride quality a bit of an edge, but most models both ride well and handle with a bit of verve
A Ford Puma still feels sportier but can’t quite top the Renault’s quality or comfort. Cars like the Vauxhall Mokka and Peugeot 2008 have striking styling on their side, as does the Nissan Juke, while the Mazda CX-3, which went off sale in 2021, is one of a handful that can match the Captur’s sense of quality inside. Outside of premium models like the Audi Q2 that is, which is a tempting alternative to the more expensive Capturs.
What’s the best used Renault Captur model to buy?
The 130PS version of the 1.3-litre petrol is the sweet spot in the Captur’s engine range. It’s only a few miles per gallon behind the smaller 1-litre engine in terms of economy, but has much peppier acceleration, longer cruising legs, and the four-cylinder’s refinement is good too. It’s enough too that you can overlook the diesels, unless you’re a particularly high-mileage driver. Among earlier Capturs, we’d opt for Iconic spec over Play, as it comes with just a few more desirable toys, while the later Techno’s reversing camera is handy too.
Used Renault Captur fuel economy and performance
- Renault Captur TCe 90: In 90PS form, the 1-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine will get you from 0-62mph in 14 seconds, and it achieves up to 47.9mpg.
- Renault Captur TCe 100: A little more power, at 100PS, cuts around a second from the 0-62mph time but barely lags the 90PS car on economy, at 47.1mpg.
- Renault Captur TCe 130: In the 130PS Captur you get a larger 1.3-litre engine, taking the 0-62mph time down to 10.6 seconds in manual form or 9.6 seconds as an automatic. The auto manages 44.8mpg combined.
- Renault Captur TCe 140: The 1.3 has also been offered with another 10PS, trimming the 0-62mph time to 10.3 seconds in manual form,while economy rises to 47.9mpg.
- Renault Captur TCe 155: Again 1.3 litres and turbocharged, the 155PS petrol can get you from 0-62mph in 8.6 seconds, while economy matches the TCe 130’s 44.8mpg combined.
- Renault Captur 1.5 dCi 95: In entry-level diesel form you get a 1.5-litre engine with 95PS. It’s not especially quick, at 14.4 seconds from 0-62mph, but economy of 58.9mpg is the tradeoff.
- Renault Captur 1.5 dCi 115: An extra 20PS makes all the difference for the 1.5 diesel, cutting the 0-62mph time down to 11.9 seconds, with unchanged economy.
- Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid 145: The combination of a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol, plus a battery and electric motor, results in 145PS from the hybrid Captur. It’s good for 0-62mph in 10.6 seconds and 57.7mpg economy figure that’s right up there with the diesels.
- Renault Captur E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid 160: Renault fits a bigger battery to the plug-in hybrid Captur, and naturally it’s at its best when you plug it in, for 30 miles of EV range. With 160PS it’ll get from 0-62mph in 10.1 seconds and Renault claims as much as 190mpg, though this again requires regular plugging-in to achieve.
What used Renault Captur trim levels are available?
The first three trim levels listed below were offered on earlier Captur models, sold until 2022, and the four others (from Evolution and down) are the 2022-on models. You’ll find examples of all for sale, but broadly speaking the Evolution is equivalent to Play spec, serving as the entry-level model, with each subsequent trim line building up equipment levels from there.
- The Renault Captur Play gets 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, keyless entry, automatic wipers, cruise control, automatic emergency braking, has climate control, electric windows, a 4.2-inch driver information display, and a 7.0-inch infotainment screen with Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- The Renault Captur Iconic gets different alloy wheels, two-tone paint, roof bars, rear privacy glass, and rear parking sensors.
- The Renault Captur S Edition comes with a larger 9.3-inch infotainment screen and a 7-inch driver display cluster, as well as Multi-Sense driving modes, automatic headlights, front parking sensors, a reversing camera, and synthetic leather upholstery.
- The Renault Captur Evolution is the later entry-level model, and gets satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, air conditioning, cruise control and rear parking sensors.
- The Renault Captur Techno steps up to larger alloys, more upmarket styling details, a digital instrument cluster and reversing camera.
- The Renault Captur R.S. Line matches the Techno’s spec but adds a 9.3-inch portrait touchscreen for the infotainment system. It also has a sportier look outside and in.
- The Renault Captur E-Tech Engineered is reserved for the hybrid models and is largely similar to the R.S. Line, but also gets leather seats and gold trim details.
Used Renault Captur dimensions and boot size
The Renault Captur’s exterior dimensions are:
- Length: 4227mm
- Width: 1797mm
- Height: 1576mm
The Renault Captur’s boot space is:
- 422-536 litres (326-440 litres hybrid, 265-379 litres plug-in hybrid)
- 1275 litres with rear seats folded (1149 litres hybrid, 1118 litres plug-in hybrid)
Used Renault Captur road tax
Most of the Renault Captur range will cost you £190 a year in tax as of the 2024/2025 tax year, but the hybrid and plug-in hybrid models are £10 cheaper.
How much is it to insure a Renault Captur?
The insurance group ratings for the Renault Captur are pretty typical for the class, matching those of rivals like the Peugeot 2008. The whole range spans groups 8 to 20 (out of a maximum 50), though like some other cars in this class, some of the higher trim levels get lower insurance ratings, since they come with more safety and security technology than the more basic cars.
