Renault Captur generations
(Ground clearance)| Generation year | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Captur, Model year 2013 (Captur I) | 170 mm |
| Captur, Model year 2017 (Captur I (1. Facelift)) | 170 mm |
| Captur, Model year 2020 (Captur II) | 142 mm |
| Captur, Model year 2024 (Captur II (1. Facelift)) | 169 mm |
The ground clearance compared to other Renault models
But how does it stack up in the motley crew of Renault's own lineup? Well, it overshadows its urbanite siblings like the Twizy, Zoe, and the suave Clio, all lounging at 120 mm. Even the more adventurous Renault Scénic E-TECH Electric barely edges it out at 157 mm. Yet, when you line it up against the beefier clan members like the Espace, Koleos, and the utilitarian Master series standing at the 180-196 mm range, the Captur's middle-ground approach to urban and light adventure driving becomes apparent. It's quite like the middle child trying to balance urban sophistication with a dash of rugged charm.
Renault Captur vs other current cars by Renault
(Ground clearance)| Variant name | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Clio | 120 mm |
| Zoe E-TECH | 120 mm |
| Twizy | 120 mm |
| Captur | 142 mm |
| Mégane | 145 mm |
| Mégane Grandtour | 145 mm |
| Mégane R.S. | 145 mm |
| Rafale | 145 mm |
| Scénic E-TECH Electric | 145 mm |
| R5 | 145 mm |
| Trafic Combi | 160 mm |
| Trafic {VAN} | 160 mm |
| Trafic {VAN} E-TECH Electric | 160 mm |
| Express | 160 mm |
| Kangoo E-TECH Electric | 164 mm |
| Symbioz | 169 mm |
| Kangoo | 169 mm |
| Kangoo Rapid | 169 mm |
| Kangoo Rapid E-TECH Electric | 169 mm |
| Austral | 170 mm |
| Scénic | 170 mm |
| Twingo | 170 mm |
| Twingo E-TECH Electric | 170 mm |
| Espace | 180 mm |
| Koleos | 190 mm |
| Master Combi | 196 mm |
| Master {VAN} | 196 mm |
| Master {VAN} E-TECH Electric | 196 mm |
| Arkana | 199 mm |
How does the ground clearance of the Renault Captur compare to it's nearest competitors?
When venturing beyond the family, the Captur finds itself in a mixed bag of competitors. The Mazda CX-5 towers over it, standing at a lofty 210 mm, clearly playing in a different league of off-road pretensions. The quirky yet city-slick Citroen C4 Aircross and the robust Kia XCeed both perch higher as well, with 195 mm and 172 mm respectively. However, against the likes of the Honda FR-V and its compact companion, the Nissan Pulsar, the Captur’s stance is entirely defensible, with the FR-V barely scraping the road at 150 mm and the Pulsar at 156 mm. It’s as if the Captur quite comfortably says, ‘I may not be the tallest in the land, but I can certainly hold my own.’ Indeed, compared to its contemporaries, the Captur achieves a delicate balance - straddling the line between city sleekness and the call of the wild with aplomb.
Renault Captur vs. similar cars
(Ground clearance)| Car model | Ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Subaru XV 2012 | 220 mm |
| Renault Kadjar 2015 | 200 mm |
| Nissan Qashqai 2007 | 200 mm |
| VW Tiguan 2007 | 200 mm |
| SsangYong Torres 2023 | 195 mm |
| Citroen C4 Aircross 2012 | 195 mm |
| Mitsubishi ASX 2010 | 195 mm |
| Opel Grandland 2022 | 188 mm |
| Chevrolet Captiva 2006 | 185 mm |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017 | 183 mm |
| Skoda Kamiq 2019 | 182 mm |
| Suzuki S-Cross 2022 | 175 mm |
| Jeep Renegade 2014 | 175 mm |
| Mazda CX-30 2019 | 175 mm |
| KIA XCeed 2019 | 172 mm |
| Renault Austral 2022 | 170 mm |
| Hyundai ix35 2010 | 170 mm |
| Renault Captur 2024 | 169 mm |
| Hyundai Bayon 2021 | 165 mm |
| VW T-Roc 2017 | 161 mm |
| MINI Countryman 2010 | 149 mm |
| Audi Q2 2016 | 145 mm |
| MINI Paceman 2013 | 135 mm |
