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#RENAULT CAPTUR 2017 BOOT SPACE DRIVER#
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In terms of rear seat space, the Captur has a slight edge here. Both these figures are strong for the class, and make the Captur and 2008 practical cars for luggage. The 2008’s boot is 434 litres, so slightly up on the Captur in standard arrangement. The Captur has a 536-litre boot with the rear seats slid forward slightly, though this robs back-seat passengers of legroom, and in normal configuration the 422-litre boot is still generous. Practicality and boot spaceĪs previously mentioned, cars like this are designed partly with practicality in mind, and to that end they both do well. The entry-level 2008 is quicker than its Captur rival, taking 10.9 seconds to do the 0-62mph sprint, with the 130hp model taking 8.9 seconds, and the 155hp engine doing the same in 8.2 seconds.

The hybrid and plug-in hybrid both take 10 seconds or so to do the same. Performance wise, the Captur takes a fairly length 14 seconds to go from 0-62mph with the 90hp engine, with the 140hp model shaving a useful four seconds off this time. The Peugeot feels a little more agile than the Renault, its small steering wheel contributing to a sense of nippiness, but overall it’s not quite as comfy as the Captur, and nor is it as refined. It’s also impressively refined on a cruise, isolating you from wind and road noise well. The Captur is slightly more focussed on comfort and less on handling than the 2008, with the Renault ironing out bumps in the road effectively. The Captur is mechanically related to the Renault Clio while the 2008 shares its underpinnings with the Peugeot 208 supermini, and while making the small SUVs’ increased height means a higher centre of gravity, this does not impact their handling unduly. Small SUVs are designed more with practicality and ease of use rather than outright handling in mind, but both the 2008 and Captur are decent companions on both motorways and smaller roads. The entry-level Captur engine is a 90hp 1.0-litre unit, above which sits a 140hp 1.3-litre the latter is a mild hybrid, but this essentially means it has a sophisticated stop-start system.įor most people, most of the time, the mid-range 130hp 2008, and 140hp Captur will offer the best blend of value, power and economy. There’s no pure-electric version of the Captur, but you can get it as a 160hp plug-in hybrid and, a 145hp conventional hybrid, or with a standard petrol and engine (the diesel model has been discontinued). There’s also an all-electric e-2008, which can officially cover 206 miles on a single charge. A 1.5-litre diesel used to be available, though this has been discontinued. This produces either 100, 130 or 155hp with an eight-speed automatic gearbox optional on the 100hp version and standard with the 155hp one (which is only available on the top GT Premium trim level). EnginesĪ 1.2-litre petrol engine is the mainstay of the 2008. Digital dashboard dials are standard on all but the base Active Premium+ model. The infotainment systems in general is okay, but the graphics aren’t anything to write home about. You don’t get the same lovely physical dials for the climate control in the Peugeot there are physical shortcut keys below the touchscreen, but once you’ve hit the right one of these, you’ll find yourself using the seven-inch touchscreen to adjust the temperature, making the task more involved than it need be. Entry-level Evolution trim brings an analogue speedometer, while the mid-level Techno and above get a digital driver’s display.

The systems work fine, but there can be a little lag when operating the screen, while small icons can make individual functions slightly fiddly to select. Top-level trims get a larger 9.3-inch screen.

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Infotainment wise, entry and mid-level trims get a seven-inch portrait-orientated touchscreen in the Captur, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.

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You may find you get on fine with the iCockpit, but some drivers find it tricky to get a seating and steering wheel position that both allows them to be comfortable, and have a clear view of the dials.

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One thing to highlight is that the 2008 features Peugeot’s iCockpit system this sees a small steering wheel fitted, and you look over this to view the speedometer and other driver displays, unlike a convention setup as seen in the Captur, where the dashboard dials are viewed through the steering wheel.

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