Well, who is your favorite? The more mischievous Renault Kaptur with its blurry “bioforms”, smoothed corners and prominent arches, or the more “businesslike” Hyundai Creta with deliberately pointed lines, “chrome” radiator grille and sly squinting headlights? What if we say that the price difference of more than 100,000 is not in Creta’s favor?
Well, finally, they met - Hyundai Creta and Renault Kaptur. Both are so long awaited. Both are “budget” in our times, and both are crossovers. Both are all-wheel drive. Both are at the top. Even by the time of the test, Captur had traveled as much as 20,000 km, but only now we managed to bring them together in a head-to-head duel.
To be honest, we began to doubt a little whether we were right in the fact that for long-term testing we chose the all-wheel drive - and the most expensive - versions of the “people's” crossovers Creta and Capture. Look, the “beautiful” prices of 749,900 for Creta and 799,000 rubles for Kaptur are given for “naked” front-wheel drive modifications. And the representative offices - both Renault and Hyundai - in their latest tests focused on front-wheel drive. This is not surprising: only by choosing the front-wheel drive version can the Creta/Kaptur buyer stay within a million rubles. If you want all-wheel drive, please pay at least 1,149,900 rubles for Hyundai, and 1,099,990 rubles for Renault. As you probably already know from our blogs, the real cost of the test cars was (including “packages” for the Creta and “extras” for both cars) 1,329,900 (Hyundai) and 1,194,990 (Renault - detailed prices and options for Kaptur see).
Why did they overpay more than 100,000 rubles to the “Koreans”? For a 6-speed automatic transmission, rear disc brakes, a leather interior with a heated leather steering wheel and even rear seat cushions, for LED headlights, for ERA-GLONASS, for a little more space in the second row and in trunk and for a full-size spare wheel. Agree, not such a short list. However, even in the most sophisticated version with all the “packages,” Hyundai cannot have remote start and a navigation system, but Renault has these options. And for the “city dweller”, and this is exactly how their creators see these crossovers - it’s not for nothing that they chose such cute “faces” for them - this is an important plus. The Kaptur's navigation, although simple, is capable, which has been proven more than once on trips to different cities and villages.
Renault Kaptur looks clearly more fun and cocky than the utilitarian Duster. A choice for a younger audience? Maybe. But most of her will now run after Creta: she knows how to make eyes even better
Interiors - which is closer to whom? Both are made of hard plastic, but the Hyundai looks a little more expensive. Perhaps it’s the layout of the dashboard, or maybe it’s the presence of that “leather” on the seats. At the same time, the lack of “leather” on the automatic transmission lever and handbrake of the Creta is surprising, but I liked the Renault front seats more: the backrest and cushion are longer, you get less tired on a long journey, and the “rag” can be washed without any problems. The blue illumination of the Creta is not an acquired taste, especially at night. As, indeed, is the strange device with a Kaptur digital speedometer.
The architecture of the front panel of the Hyundai Creta is original, although in some places it is reminiscent of Solaris. The ergonomics are excellent, but the materials, as befits a “state employee,” are of very mediocre quality
The Creta's dashboard is laconic, simple and, fortunately, not illuminated in a “poisonous” blue color. In the middle is a monochrome but very informative display. Digitization and arrows are almost perfect. USB, AUX inputs and two 12-volt sockets are located in a special rubberized recess behind the automatic transmission lever. It’s not very convenient to climb into the “parking lot”. The display is a scanty 5-inch. Navigating through the folders of the flash drive is a bit strange. There are no problems with controls or hotkeys, everything is clear the first time
The front seats of the Hyundai Creta are trimmed with “leather”, but their holding properties are worse than those of the “renown” ones, not only because of this, but also because of a less successful profile and a short cushion. On the center console, in addition to the automatic transmission lever, there are buttons for heating the front seats, steering wheel, activating the lowering/ascent system and locking the center clutch in the all-wheel drive system. The back row of the Hyundai Creta is more spacious than the Renault Kaptur. There are comfortable recesses on the backs of the front seats, and the window sill line is high
Despite the fact that the Captur’s wheelbase is 83 mm longer than the Kret’s, the rear is more spacious in the Korean, and the cushions and backs of its “sofa” are more prominent. The backs of the front seats are curved to accommodate the knees of the rear passengers, but there is a pocket only on the right one (even in the “top”!). The second-row seat cushion is longer in the Capture, but the central tunnel is also higher. Creta also leads in trunk volume. And the point is not even in the extra 25 liters of volume (or even just 4 liters in the maximum configuration), but in the fact that Hyundai has a full-size spare tire under the floor, unlike Renault’s spare tire.
The interior of the Renault looks a little more avant-garde; the strict symmetry of the Creta cannot be found here. The materials are of equally low quality. Complaints about ergonomics arise only because of “French specifics” - an unusual “climate” unit, a multimedia steering column control or a slot for a key card
The avant-garde “tidy” of the Renault Kaptur is not as easy to read as the “classic” Hyundai Creta. The only possible digital speedometer is especially annoying. The display of the Renault Kaptur is 3 inches larger than that of the Creta (8 inches instead of 5), and its graphics are better, although they are also far from ideal. But here there is full-fledged navigation, which “creto-guides” can only dream of. Hidden in the recess behind the automatic lever is a shallow and uncomfortable cup holder, a 12-volt outlet connector and a “wheel” for changing driving modes (2WD, 4WD and 4WD Lock)
I liked the Kaptur's front seats with good lateral support and a high backrest more than those in the Hyundai. The upholstery - even though it is not leather - can be washed without problems. The center of Captur is almost “clean”: the automatic lever, the key card and the engine start button. In the back row of the Renault Kaptur, despite the longer wheelbase, there was less space. I liked the sliding rear headrests in both cars.
In terms of visibility in the metropolis, there is probably parity. Although, due to the lack (again, even in the maximum version) of tinting on the rear hemisphere, it is slightly preferable to drive a Creta. In addition, Hyundai has a slightly higher body and a slightly larger glass area in general. Sound insulation of the “top” versions is at a very good level. Of course, after 100 km/h noises begin to penetrate into the cabin more actively, but their nature is different: in Renault the engine constantly sings at high speeds, while in Hyundai the Chinese Nexen tires constantly sing.
The engines of both cars have very similar characteristics: 2 liters each, about 150 hp. and 190 Nm of maximum torque. The “extra” 7 “horses” and 2 Nm of the Korean engine do not provide an advantage: on the Crete it is provided by a six-speed gearbox, which provides the unit with a narrow torque shelf with the correct speed. The Kaptur has only 4 gears, and there is also no torque plateau, so the engine often strains at high speeds or does not pull at lower speeds
The 4-speed automatic transmission is, of course, the main bane of the Renault Kaptur. Even in the city there is no rest for him; an adequate level of acceleration is constantly accompanied by transitions from gear to gear, which is not surprising: there are too few of them, and the operating range of a conventional two-liter naturally aspirated engine is not wide. In this sense, the Hyundai Creta is quiet and peaceful. The 6-speed automatic transmission may not have enough stars in the sky, but in normal modes it provides the same level of acceleration as Renault’s, much smoother and without “hysterics” from the slightly more powerful (150 horsepower instead of 143) power unit: Six gears allow you to distribute engine torque much more correctly.
The tandem of a 2.0-liter 150-horsepower naturally aspirated engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission adequately earns the money paid for it. Quiet engine, smooth shifts, overall high level of acoustic comfort - it's worth paying extra for it
What else is completely unnecessary in the city is a stiff suspension. And here Kaptur is again not a winner. Its “Duster” settings, designed for primer and knee-deep holes, turn into unnecessary discomfort on the streets of Moscow. On the other hand, not all cities have asphalt resurfaced consistently from year to year, and here the Creta’s more comfortable, but also flimsier suspension may not be in favor. Although, keeping in mind another disadvantage of the Captur - the clearly overweight steering wheel, we still choose the Creta, with its fairly clear, but light steering and very loyal suspension, based on the comfort/handling/"indestructibility" ratio within the city. But again, we leave a small loophole for Renault: the ground clearance of the crossover from Korea (or rather, from near St. Petersburg, where Creta is assembled for Russia) is 15 mm less than that of the French-Moscow offspring (190 mm versus 205 mm). So, before storming the next curb, you should be wary of scratching the lower edge of the bumper while driving the Creta.
Despite the fact that the Kaptur is slightly less powerful, at acceleration “according to the passport” it brings its competitor one “ten” - 11.2 seconds versus 11.3. In fact, the difference is not visible at all: we measured about 11.5 seconds for both. But how different are the characters of these identical accelerations! The Captur is almost 70 kg lighter, but the 4-speed automatic transmission steals all this advantage, spreading acceleration over the first two stages and accompanying this action with wild screams of the engine. The Creta, whose engine is neither audible nor visible at idle, is very intelligent when accelerating to the floor. Without roar or noise, with a rather sedate shifting of gears, the car accelerates from a standstill in exactly the same time as the loud Kaptur (see reviews of Renault Kaptur owners).
To overtake, the Renault automatic needs to be constantly pushed into third or even second gear. There is a lot of roar, but the dynamics are still not enough. What can you do if there are four steps in total?
On the highway, Hyundai's 6-speed automatic transmission gives slight glitches. When driving uphill, especially under load, it can be difficult to choose between fifth and sixth gears. So he rushes back and forth. Under normal conditions of “autobahn” driving and overtaking, there are no special complaints about the transmission. Yes, a little thoughtful; Yes, smoothness is preferred over switching speeds, but all this is a benefit for the average user. In any case, this is better than the dance of St. Vitus, which the Renault automatic performs during prolonged overtaking or in the already described case of driving uphill under load. Here, each downshift is marked by the scream of the engine, which can only be silenced by moving to the highest fourth stage, where there is not enough traction. In general, it’s unlikely that we discovered America for you by telling you that any 6-speed automatic transmission is better than a 4-speed one. But this plus of Creta is very difficult to overestimate.
It is also impossible not to note the fact that the handling of the Korean crossover seemed to us more pleasant and, let’s say, accessible to most ordinary drivers. Creta makes everything easier and simpler than Capture, without any effort at all. The French crossover constantly requires either pushing the gas harder or turning the heavy steering wheel. Creta is light and responsive, like a feather, Kaptur is elastic and cold, like brass knuckles. It cannot be said that the Hyundai is more accurate or more adventurous in corners. Both have noticeable roll, both react to the steering wheel with little hesitation, and both like to fall out when going too fast. There is no more interest when driving than when playing Chapaev. But when driving a Hyundai, a turn is perceived only as a necessary change in course, and when driving a Renault, it is perceived as a certain kind of challenge. We are also confident that with a more correct choice of tires (we have already mentioned the Chinese Nexen), the Creta would have left an even more pleasant impression of itself, because with these wheels the crossover clearly loses directional stability at high speeds, and drift in turns comes very early. Who advised to put such miracle tires on the conveyor?
Off-road
Although these two cars are positioned as city cars, we still couldn’t help but arrange at least some off-road tests for them. They didn’t try too hard, but the primers, sandy gully and clay rise located near the shooting site were quite enough to figure out “xy from xy” if you suddenly had to leave the hothouse asphalt conditions.
On gravel roads, the Kaptur is clearly preferable. This is what needed to be proven: the “Duster” suspension has long proven itself in such conditions. When comfort fades into the background, giving way to omnivorousness, Renault is almost beyond competition. In some pits it bounces so hard that the Creta’s bumper would have fallen off long ago or the shock absorbers would have locked up. Here the heavy steering wheel no longer annoys Captur - it suits him well. However, we wouldn’t completely write off the Creta’s suspension in such conditions either: it absorbs all bumps up to medium-sized ones not much worse than the Renault, but with much less shaking.
To overcome the sandy gulch, we used the Lock mode on both crossovers, blocking the “center” in half between the axles, and also turned off the stabilization systems (for Hyundai, this is done with a long press; with a single press, only the “anti-skid” is turned off). Now is the time to remind you that the arsenal of cars is very similar - a clutch in the inter-axle drive with the possibility of blocking; only the ground clearance of the Captur is 15 mm higher.
Diagonal hanging, loose sand - not the easiest conditions. And Kaptur feels better in them. Even after being trapped with a hanging wheel, he was able to get out. Nothing is required from the driver - just press on the gas, the cool electronics settings will choose the right speed themselves, and the Renault will slowly creep forward. Creta failed to overcome this obstacle, not only from a standstill, but even from a small move. In addition, the “Korean” begins to “scoop” with the front bumper too early. It's a pity. Hyundai, of course, took the sand trap, but already with acceleration. It’s trivial to press on the gas while sitting in a hole, like in a Renault, but it doesn’t work here: the electronics choke the engine.
The suspension travel of the Renault Kaptur is still slightly greater than that of the Hyundai Creta; the diagonal suspension of the “French” occurs later. On hard surfaces, both cars retain the ability to move with their wheels hanging, even without the clutch locked and the stabilization system turned off.
We confirmed the same fact when trying to drive up a slippery slope. Renault freezes for a moment at the “highest dead point”, it seems that it is about to roll back. But something is happening in the “brains” of the all-wheel drive, and the crossover is diligently climbing the mountain at minimum speed. Creta goes up only again from acceleration. When trying to reduce speed, the Hyundai “hangs” on the crest, and both the traction properties of the tires and the limitation of engine power prevent it from continuing to move.
Conclusion
Predictable ending, you say? But, you must admit, it was not predetermined by us. Everything, perhaps, became clear back then, a long time ago, when it became known that the Russian Kaptur would be based on the Duster chassis, and the Creta, in essence, would grow out of the European Hyundai i20 hatchback. Even a person not particularly involved in the automotive field understands that “oranges do not grow on rowan trees,” and that it is unlikely that it will be possible to grow a Duster into a comfortable quiet one, and even with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Even if dressed in a city dandy suit and with a refined interior, he will be good at doing only those things for which this suit is not suitable: bludgeoning on dirt roads and climbing slopes.
Creta, having inherited ease of control and a modern chassis from the i20, took into account not only the advantages of Solaris, which is closer to Russians - spaciousness, successful design, 6-speed automatic transmission - but also acquired a whole host of advantages in the form of a more powerful engine, a very serious road performer. clearance, all-wheel drive and crossover body.
Personally, I had two questions based on the results of this test. First: is it possible that Renault overestimated the capabilities of the Kaptur? The Duster is also suitable for fishing, dachas, and rivers. And for the city, a more comfortable and “multi-stage” Korean crossover is definitely preferable. And this begs the second question: didn’t it turn out that Hyundai made the best car in its history? Naturally, in relation to a specific market, current prices and conditions.
From the rear, the Captur looks a little more expensive, not least because of the presence of tinted windows and lights. But we admit that the chopped forms of Creta, even despite this drawback, will be able to win over more fans than the “biodesign” of Kaptur...
Technical characteristics of the tested vehicles (manufacturers' data)
| Hyundai Creta | Renault Captur | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| Type | Station wagon (SUV) | Station wagon (SUV) |
| Number of seats/doors | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine location | Front transverse | Front transverse |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4, in a row | 4, in a row |
| Working volume, cubic meters cm | 1999 | 1998 |
| Power, hp at rpm | 150/6200 | 143/5750 |
| Torque, Nm at rpm | 192/4200 | 190/4000 |
| Transmission | ||
| Drive unit | Constant full | Pluggable full |
| Transmission | 6–automatic transmission | 4-automatic |
| Brakes | ||
| Front | Ventilated disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear | Disk | Drums |
| Suspension | ||
| Front | Independent, spring, McPherson | |
| Rear | Independent, spring, multi-link | |
| Dimensions, volume, weight | ||
| Length/width/height, mm | 4270x1780x1630 | 4333x1813x1613 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2590 | 2673 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 190 | 205 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1472 | 1405 |
| Fuel tank volume, l | 55 | 53 |
| Trunk volume, l | 402/1396 | 387*/1200 |
| Tires | 215/60 R17 | 215/60 R17 |
| Dynamic characteristics | ||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 179 | 180 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, sec. | 11,3 | 11,2 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | ||
| Mixed cycle | 8,0 | 8,9 |
| CO2 emissions, g/km, eq. Class | 188, Euro-6 | 206, Euro-5 |
| Cost of the car, rub. | ||
| Basic equipment | 1 149 900 | 1 099 990 |
| Test car | 1 329 900 | 1 194 990 |
| *-for front-wheel drive versions | ||
Luggage racks
The finishing of the trunks in both crossovers is the same - hard pile on the floor and backrests of the second row (folded in a 2:3 ratio) and plastic on the sides. Both have an “underground”, but the Creta (top photo) can accommodate a full-size spare tire, while the Kaptur (bottom photo) has only a spare tire. The useful volume of the Hyundai luggage compartment is 25 liters larger (402 versus 387 liters), and with the rear row backrests lowered (they form a slight rise) - only 4 liters (1200 versus 1396 liters)
Safety
Hyundai Creta has so far only managed to “beat” its colleagues from the Latin branch of NCAP - 4 stars. Cars for these markets are supplied from India.
Naturally, no one “broke” the Renault Kaptur in Russian specification. Therefore, here we present data on the “five-star” European Captur, which, however, has little in common with ours.
| Equipped with security systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta | Renault Captur | |
| Front airbags | + | + |
| Side airbags | + | + |
| Curtain airbags | + | – |
| Driver/passenger knee airbag | –/– | –/– |
| Inflatable seat belts for rear passengers | – | – |
| ESP stabilization system | + | + |
| Traction control system TCS | + | + |
| Anti-lock braking system ABS | + | + |
| Brake Assist | + | + |
| Rear View Camera | + | + |
| Parktronic | + | + |
| Parking assistance system | – | – |
| LED headlights | – | – |
| Xenon headlights | – | – |
| Adaptive headlights | – | – |
| Lane Change Assistance System | – | – |
| Marking tracking system | – | – |
| Forward Collision Avoidance System | – | – |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System | – | – |
| Driver fatigue monitoring system | – | – |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | – | – |
| Turning on the hazard warning lights during emergency braking | + | + |
This article will describe a comparison between Renault Kaptur and Hyundai Creta. The cost of such cars is approximately a million rubles; they are equipped with 1.6 liter engines and a manual transmission. As for other indicators, there are a lot of differences and which is better, this will be discussed in the future.
Renault Captur or Hyundai Creta, which is better?
If Creta is a global car, only adapted for production in Russia, then Kaptur is considered to be ours. Renault says that the demand for their cars has exceeded expectations, so the plant in Moscow is increasing production of cars.
The basic equipment of the Creta looks poorer than the Captur, namely:
- cruise control;
- remote engine start;
- rain sensor;
- navigation;
- LED foglights, etc.
As for the Captur, its sad record is even greater; in the maximum configuration it is deprived of rear disc brakes, a heated steering wheel/rear seat, roof rails, and an assistance system during descent from the mountain.
Compared to the Captur, the Creta has a more powerful engine, which is paired exclusively with all-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic, while the Captur is only available with a manual transmission.
The Creta looks boring and small without any embellishment or chrome. Although her image is harmonious in its own way. Smooth body gaps and many other goodies, for example, lensed headlights, are available only in the top version, which has the most expensive options.
In other trim levels, the daytime running lights look primitive, and there are still no turn signals in the mirrors.
| Car comparison | Renault Captur | |
| Average price of a new car | ~ 1 050 000 | ~ 944 000 |
| Fuel type | ||
| Body type | ||
| Transmission type | ||
| type of drive | Front (FF) | Front (FF) |
| - | - | |
| Engine capacity, cc | 1591 | |
| Power | 123 hp | 114 hp |
| Maximum torque, N*m (kg*m) at rpm. | 151 (15) / 4850 | 156 (16) / 4000 |
| Fuel tank volume, l | 52 | |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk volume, l | 387 | |
| Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, s | 12.5 | |
| Weight, kg | 1374 | |
| Body length | 4270 | 4333 |
| Body height | 1630 | 1613 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2590 | 2673 |
| Ground clearance (ride height), mm | 190 | |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | 7.4 | |
| Rear wheels | 205/65 R16 | 215/65 R16 |
| Number of places |
The base Kaptur looks like a dandy next to the Creta, especially if you add 17-inch wheels. The high Capture chair is quite comfortable. As for the upholstery, it is more hygienic than Korean.
Only the protruding headrest can cause slight discomfort. The rear seat is quite spacious, and the rear windows do not roll down all the way.
Comfort
The interior of the Creta is in complete order, if you do not take into account the presence of plastic in everything. Visually, it seems that there are more options and keys than in Renault, although in fact it only seems so, because the Koreans know how to show off.
The Creta's clear and simple instruments are perfectly readable, and it is also possible to display the speedometer readings on the central display. The speed is displayed only in numbers, and the sophisticated design of the dashboard does not interfere with perception.
You can highlight a large range of steering wheel adjustment, a comfortable hard seat and a monochrome animated display.
After the Creta, you climb into the Kaptur as if you were in an SUV: a thick steering wheel, a soft and high seat, and gear shifts are tighter. The mirrors are small, and there is little information on the instrument panel. The on-board computer is displayed on only 2 lines. In a parking lot, the steering wheel turns hard, especially for girls. Disadvantages include excessive noise and vibration when driving.
Ride feel and handling
The Creta corners with ease but is bland and not quick. Fuel consumption is approximately 8.5 liters per 100 km in mixed mode. In Hyundai, the 6-speed manual is superior to the Renault 5-speed in terms of the range of gear ratios and ease of gear shifting.
Both cars have a recoil system. Creta has the ability to check tire pressure while driving. Whereas the Capture has a speed limiter and cruise control. In turns, it is quite difficult to find a common language with the steering.
Reaction is excellent, understeer is almost imperceptible, and if you let off the gas sharply, you can feel a hint of skidding.
When driving on the highway in the Kaptur, the noise is not much higher. 6th gear is missing. At a speed of 80-90 km/h, both crossovers get wind in their eyes. Sharp braking at high speed on the Captur is more nerve-wracking. If we compare directional stability, then the Creta has it better. When entering a turn, the Captur leans better on the rear axle, which adds rally-like features to the driving character.
It is quite difficult to select a favorite based on the driving qualities of the 2 cars. For example, the Kaptur is larger in size, but lighter than the Creta. According to the stated dynamics (12.3 s to 100 km/h), the cars are close and accelerate almost identically.
As for cross-country ability, Hyundai loses in off-road performance (18 cm of ground clearance under plastic protection). The suspension travel is less when comparing Renault Kaptur and Hyundai Creta. Inconsistency between the gas and clutch drives can negatively affect driving in traffic jams and on slippery roads.
The advantages of the Creta include an assistant during descent from the mountain, as well as the ability to weaken the stabilization system and traction control system. Among the advantages of the Kaptur are Duster's 205 mm ground clearance, large rollers and steel protection.
Manufacturability Captyura
If we compare the European crossover Renault Captur with ours, the latter is distinguished by increased dimensions and design elements.
The basis of the European version is the Clio hatchback platform, where there is a short-travel and rigid suspension, while our version has a modernized VO “trolley”.
It is called “Global Access”, on which minivans, crossovers and hatchbacks are built. The rear suspension, depending on the type of drive, can be independent or semi-independent; as for the front suspension, it is McPherson.
The gasoline “four” with a volume of 1.6 liters (114 hp) is Nissan’s naturally aspirated HR16DE, which was created back in 2005. This engine is known for the following car models: Juke, Qashqai, Tiida, Note, Micra. More than 200,000 cars were sold in the Russian Federation with this engine.
Creta's manufacturability
The Creta platform is a combined team of several Hyundai models: elements of the modern Elantra, Solaris dimensions, Tucson components in all-wheel drive versions.
If we compare the Creta with its neighbors in the model range, it drives better thanks to the torsion beam at the rear and the McPherson strut at the front. In the initial versions with a manual transmission, the power steering is hydraulic, while in the top version with an automatic transmission, the power steering is electric.
The engine, having the same power as the Solaris engine (123 hp), is distinguished by the presence of 2 phase shifters and a torque of 151 N m at 4850 rpm.
The base version of the Creta has front airbags, while side airbags are only available in the Comfort version along with window curtains. As for the Capture, side airbags are present even in the middle Drive version.
Comparison of Hyundai Creta and Renault Captur video:
Finding a Hyundai Creta crossover in Moscow for a comparative test turned out to be a non-trivial task, although the car has been on sale for almost a month. I had to organize a mini-expedition to Minsk - using Renault Kaptur, its main rival, for comparison. The duel was extremely fair: both cars with 1.6 engines and manual transmission cost a million rubles each, but how different they are! Korea or France, St. Petersburg or Moscow, white or black? One thing immediately became clear: this was not ice or fire. Not a flame at all. The difference is like between shawarma and shawarma. You can read the opinion about the 2-liter Hyundai Creta in the owner reviews section. We decided to compare Renault Captur and Hyundai Creta and choose which is better.
On the Belarusian market, the Creta is significantly more expensive than the Captur. The cars are supplied from the same plant in St. Petersburg, but without the ERA-GLONASS system. And the richest Cretas are found in India: xenon headlights, navigation, air ducts and an armrest for rear passengers.
The level of materials in Hyundai is new, but they are perceived as more expensive. Closed ventilation deflectors “leak” - however, as in Capture. The exterior mirrors are much better than the Renault's, but the wide bases of the A-pillars do not improve visibility.
A tour of price lists turns into a quest “who wasn’t told what.” The base Creta is poorer than the Capture, and no additional payment will save you from the lack of cruise control, a rain sensor and electric folding mirrors, remote engine start, LED foglights, navigation, glove box illumination...
The Captur's sad sheet is wider: even in the “top” it is deprived of seat belt pretensioners and inflatable curtains available for the most expensive Creta, rear disc brakes, boxing in the armrest and eyeglass case, heated rear seat cushion and steering wheel, roof rails, hooks for securing cargo in trunk and clothes - in the cabin, steering wheel adjustment for reach, assistance systems when descending from the mountain.
The Creta's more powerful two-liter engine is mated only to a six-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive (Kaptur 2.0 is also available with a manual transmission). The all-wheel drive Creta 1.6 will also appear in March: it will also be strictly “automatic” and should win the greatest demand.
The driver's seat in the Crete hugs tighter than the Renault one and moves in a greater range. The second row is more difficult to get into, but there is a little more space there, and the sofa cushion is heated. Only the Creta 2.0 in the “top” has a middle headrest.
How small Creta seems! And boring. A simple box on small wheels, without chrome or decorations. A simple image is harmonious in its own way, but now a different “Chinese” looks more fun! The body gaps are smooth, but in the gaps between the black door trims the metal of the body is unpleasantly noticeable, and a number of “nice things” like lensed headlights are available only in the “top” version 2.0 4WD with the most expensive package of options. All the others do not have turn signals in their mirrors, and the daytime running lights look primitive, like tractor headlights.
If Creta is a global car, only adapted to Russia and production in St. Petersburg, then Kaptur is “originally ours.” Renault representatives say that demand for the crossover has exceeded expectations, and the Moscow plant is trying to increase production.
Next to Creta, even the basic Kaptur is a dandy and a dude. And if you dress it up in any of the 19 two-tone paint options and 17-inch wheels, it’s either expensive. Renault’s welcome is also more cordial: all versions have push-button start, and don’t go near our Creta without a key fob with a flip key. And when you come up, sit down carefully so as not to get dirty: the Hyundai threshold sticks out - be healthy and not covered from dirt by the door, as is done in Renault. Not only that: Creta’s doors also lack additional lower seals, which are important for the cleanliness of the openings.
The huge plateau of the front panel of the Capture is unusual, but it only bothers me when rubbed with polish. The interior is tightly assembled, although not without flaws. The steering wheel is tilt adjustable, and the windshield heating filaments are more visible than on the Crete.
The high Capture chair is quite comfortable, and the upholstery is more hygienic than Korean. The only hindrance is the protruding headrest. The hard rear sofa has space, three headrests and a central belt on the ceiling. The rear windows, unlike the Creta, do not roll down completely.
Looking at the miniature visors, called mud flaps in the price list, you wonder: was this car really tested in Russia? But with the soft slam of the door comes peace. The Creta's interior is orderly, despite hard plastic everywhere, including the door armrests. It seems that there are much more buttons and options than in Renault, although this is not entirely true: the Koreans are masters of showing off! And then burn them out with blue illumination of everything except the instrument panel.
Creta's simple and clear instruments are easy to read. Speedometer readings can be displayed on the central display. Captur's speed is displayed exclusively in numbers, and the more sophisticated design of the shield does not interfere with perception.
The Creta's glove box is a modest flip-up tray without backlight. Captur's compartment is illuminated, and there is much more space in it. True, Renault's cup holders are scanty, there is only a small tray on the central tunnel, and there is only one 12-volt socket.
Starting to sit down in Crete, you already feel the German speech. The alignment of the footrest for the left foot is purely Volkswagen! It’s as if Korean developers got hold of the yet-to-be-released Taigun compact crossover for analysis. As if from him - huge ranges of adjustment of the steering wheel and a hard, comfortable seat. An animated but monochrome display welcomes the engine to start and silently idle.
There is no drama during acceleration, but there are no vibrations or engine noise: just move the light six-speed lever so that the speed does not fall below 1700 rpm, in the zone where “no one is there.” Just get under way, because the moment of engagement of the clutch floats at the whim of the damped drive. But coupled with the steering wheel, which is weightless at low speeds, the Creta feels like a feather in the city.
Creta writes turns easily and simply, but slow and tasteless. We were unable to measure fuel consumption correctly: after a couple of days of rough driving around Minsk, it turned out to be about 8.5 l/100 km - just like the Captur, which squanders gasoline on the highway and saves in the city.
Hyundai's six-speed manual transmission is superior to the Renault's five-speed manual in terms of ease of gear engagement and range of gear ratios. In front of the Creta lever are buttons for heating the seats, steering wheel and mountain descent assistant. Both have a recoil system.
After the Creta, you climb into the Kaptur as if you were in an SUV: the seat is high and soft, the steering wheel is thick, the gears are shifted more tightly. The mirrors are small, the modern instrument panel is stingy with information: the on-board computer is contained in two lines, instead of the engine temperature indicator there is a blue “underheating” lamp. The steering wheel is a little heavy in a parking lot, and even too heavy for a girl, but as soon as the numbers start running on the digital speedometer, you don’t think about manipulating the steering wheel and pedals. The price you pay for old-school “intuitiveness” is vibration and noise. Growling joyfully, the engine pulls from the bottom while the five-speed manual gearbox lever itches and twitches under your hand.
“Panic” braking from high speed is more nerve-wracking on the Capture. The Creta has a tighter pedal and better directional stability. In normal modes, the brakes of both cars are understandable, although slightly overpowered.
Creta allows you to check tire pressure on the go. In Capture, you can use the Eco mode, which is not available for a competitor, as well as cruise control and a speed limiter. Although the keys are located inconveniently, under the parking brake lever.
On the highway, unlike in the city, the Kaptur does not seem that much noisier than the Creta (Greta). The engine is somewhere closer, and you miss sixth gear. However, the wind gets confused in the mirrors of both crossovers already at 80-90 km/h, and the insulation from external noise and the clicking of pebbles on the arches is equally good. Why then, for a long-distance voyage, of the two “Ks”, will I prefer the French option? Firstly, because of the cruise control and speed limiter: on the deserted and flat Minsk M1 highway, driving turns into relaxation. And secondly, because of the stupid electric power steering, which tightens the Creta’s steering wheel at speed so that it becomes impossible to drive the car in a straight line with your fingertips.
Hyundai's multimedia system is inferior to the new model's size of the touch screen (five inches versus seven) and the lack of navigation, even for an extra charge. The picture from the rear view camera of the Creta is less clear, but with dynamic markings versus the static markings of the Captur.
Both crossovers have single-zone climate control, but I liked the Renault one more due to its quiet operation and changing the direction of air flow with three different buttons. The selected Renault climate mode is duplicated on the central display.
In turns, there is no common language with the Creta’s steering either, but at least this does not prevent it from rolling clearly along the trajectory and with noticeably less roll than the Captur. For any mother, handling a Korean car is no more difficult than handling a baby stroller, and the Chinese Nexen CP672 tires with an early squeak from the front axle remove all sporting ambitions. The Renault falls to one side, tapping the driver's hands on large bumps in turns, and the steering is not so sharp. But there is more honesty: the reactive action is excellent, there is almost no understeer, and when you release the gas there is an interesting hint of skidding. Man! Albeit with a non-switchable stabilization system.
When turning, the Kaptur is more willing to lean on the rear axle, and this adds a rally-like touch to its character.
The luggage advantage of the Creta is its noticeably lower loading height, larger compartment width and neat finishing. In Capture, luggage has to be carried over a high threshold. It is difficult to slam the fifth Renault door, but it has two closing handles.
The lightness of sensations on the controls of the Creta (Greta) creates a frivolous image of the car in your head, so at first you slow down to almost zero before deep holes. But with every uneven kilometer comes confidence: the suspension is what you need! A little more shaking on the patched asphalt, it’s great - no worse than the Captur! ― withstands strong blows and in general is perceived not as tough, but as collected in a German way. We drove with an empty car and with four passengers - all the same. Of course, we’ll see what happens after a year or two of driving on broken roads, but for now the Creta’s newly acquired energy intensity is not inferior to that of Renault.
What a surprise: based on the totality of driving qualities, it is impossible to clearly identify a favorite. Kaptur, although larger in all respects, is lighter than Creta (Greta). However, in terms of the stated dynamics (from zero to 100 km/h in 12.3–12.5 s) they are close, and subjectively accelerate the same.
Another thing is cross-country ability. Hyundai does not provoke off-road exploits: the driver does not sit much higher than in a passenger car, under the flimsy plastic protection of the Creta we measured 18 centimeters of ground clearance, and the soft spoiler under the front bumper scrapes along any curb. The tires on version 1.6 are road tires, the suspension travel is less than that of Renault, and the inconsistency between the clutch and gas drives can come back to haunt you not only in traffic jams, but also on slippery roads. The Creta's advantages include an assistant when descending a mountain and the ability to disable the traction control system and loosen the grip of the stabilization system. The Kaptur has Duster's 205 mm ground clearance, steel protection and large rollers, with all-season tires included in the base.
Of course, front-wheel drive versions with diagonal suspension are equally good. The Kaptur commands respect with its huge ground clearance, especially under the bottom, and clearly large suspension travel. The trunk door of the hanging Creta closed with a slight wedge.
Around the spare wheel (on a steel disk) there are voluminous compartments for small items. On the front-wheel drive Captur, the spare wheel is mounted under the bottom, and the jack with a towing eye and a wheel wrench are hidden behind the walls of the trunk.
What will happen in winter? On the Creta (sometimes for some reason the car is called the Hyundai Greta, which is incorrect), the left wiper does not reach the pillar by a good (actually, bad) six to seven centimeters. Unlike Renault, the washer nozzles are not fan-shaped, and the anti-freeze tank is half a liter smaller, but there is a low level indicator. Heated steering wheel and rear seat cushions, heated washer nozzles are strong features in the Creta’s price list. But they will only be useful if the car starts at all. Here, Renault’s chances look stronger: there is insulation on the hood, the battery has a capacity of 70 Ah versus sixty for the Creta, and most importantly, the Captur has a remote and programmable start. Cold is not an aunt, ask Napoleon.
If the Creta seems great on a short summer test drive around a showroom, then spend a couple of days with it and discover that it's simply good. At the same time, there is not a single truly significant drawback: the mistakes of Solaris with its suspension weakness have been taken into account. Kaptur is straightforward as a soldier and sometimes rude. Losing his training, he looks more boldly at the roads of the Russian outback - and especially off-road. The main difference comes down to the fact that you can fall in love with the Kaptur for its appearance alone and forgive all its shortcomings. But I’m not sure about Creta (Greta). But she has nothing special to forgive.
Passport details
| Model | Hyundai Creta 1.6 | Renault Captur 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| Body type | station wagon | station wagon |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Length, mm | 4270 | 4333 |
| Width, mm | 1780 | 1813 |
| Height, mm | 1630 | 1613 |
| Wheelbase, mm | 2590 | 2673 |
| Front/rear track, mm | 1557/1570 | 1564/1570 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1345 | 1262 |
| Total weight, kg | 1795 | 1738 |
| Trunk volume, l | 402–1396 | 387–1200 |
| Engine | ||
| Type | petrol | petrol |
| Location | front, transverse | front, transverse |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4, in a row | 4, in a row |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Working volume, cm³ | 1591 | 1598 |
| Max. power, hp/rpm | 123/6300 | 114/5500 |
| Max. torque, N m/rpm | 151/4850 | 156/4000 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | manual, six-speed | mechanical, five-speed |
| Drive unit | front | front |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | independent, spring, McPherson | |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, spring | semi-independent, spring |
| Front brakes | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | disk | drums |
| Tires | 205/65 R16 | 215/65 R16 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 190* | 205 |
| Performance characteristics | ||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 169 | 171 |
| Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h, s | 12,3 | 12,5 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | ||
| - urban cycle | 9,0 | 9,3 |
| - suburban cycle | 5,8 | 6,3 |
| - mixed cycle | 7,0 | 7,4 |
| Toxicity standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 55 | 52 |
| Fuel | AI-92–98 | AI-95–98 |
*Within wheelbase
Options
| Basic equipment | Hyundai Creta 1.6 Comfort | Renault Captur 1.6 Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Front airbags | + | + |
| Side airbags | + | + |
| Inflatable curtains | + | – |
| Isofix child seat attachment | + | + |
| Rear seat center headrest | – | + |
| ABS | + | + |
| Dynamic stabilization system | + | + |
| Switchable traction control | + | – |
| Non-switchable traction control | – | + |
| Hill start assistant | + | + |
| Downhill assistant | + | – |
| Power steering | + | + |
| Fog lights | – | + |
| Tire pressure monitoring | + | – |
| Rain sensor | – | – |
| Light sensor | – | – |
| Rear parking sensors | + | – |
| On-board computer | + | + |
| Cruise control | – | + |
| Speed limiter | – | + |
| Air conditioner | + | + |
| Climate control | + | – |
| Keyless entry system | – | + |
| Engine start button | – | + |
| Remote engine start system | – | + |
| Multifunction steering wheel | + | + |
| – | + | |
| Heated steering wheel | – | – |
| Steering column with tilt adjustment | + | + |
| Steering column with tilt and reach adjustment | + | – |
| Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors | + | + |
| Electrically folding exterior mirrors | – | + |
| Automatic driver's door window lifter | – | + |
| Adjusting the driver's seat height | + | + |
| Heated front seats | + | + |
| Front center armrest | + | – |
| Glove box lighting | – | + |
| Navigation system | – | – |
| AUX and USB connectors, Bluetooth connection | + | + |
| Immobilizer | + | + |
| Plastic oil pan protection | + | – |
| Steel oil pan protection | – | + |
| Alloy wheels | + | + |
| Metallic color | – | – |
| Additional equipment of the test car | ||
| Heated steering wheel | Advanced package, 50,000 rubles | |
| Leather-trimmed steering wheel | ||
| Heated rear seat cushion | ||
| Heated windshield | ||
| Heated washer nozzles | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Light sensor | ||
| Supervision instrument panel | ||
| Touchscreen audio system | ||
| Metallic paint | 15 990 | |
| Two-tone body paint | 16 000 | |
| Two-tone alloy wheels | 10 990 | |
| Navigation system Media Nav 2.2 | “Multimedia” package, 28,990 rubles | |
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Rear parking sensors | ||
| LED fog lights with cornering lights | “Climate” package, 22,990 rubles | |
| Light sensor | ||
| Rain sensor | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Heated windshield | ||
| Price of the basic configuration, rubles | 959 900 | 919 990 |
| Price of the tested car, rubles | 1 009 900 | 1 014 950 |
Capture technique
If we compare our Kaptur from the European crossover Captur, it differs not only in design elements and increased dimensions. The first is based on the Clio hatchback platform with a rigid short-travel suspension, and the second has a modernized B0 “trolley”, familiar from the impenetrable Duster. In its current form, it is called Global Access and is fashionably called modular: hatchbacks, crossovers and minivans are built on it. Depending on the type of drive, the rear suspension, like that of the Duster, is semi-independent or independent, the front is always McPherson. The Capture chassis differs from the Duster one in a modified front subframe, different front arms, recalibrated springs and shock absorbers. The front stabilizer is now vulcanized to the bushings.
The aluminum gasoline “four” 1.6 (114 hp, 158 N m) with double phase shifters is nothing more than Nissan’s naturally aspirated sixteen-valve HR16DE, developed in 2005. This engine is known from the Micra, Note, Tiida, Qashqai, Juke models, as well as Renault Fluence sedans. In the future, the list will probably be replenished with Lada Vesta and Xray cars. More than 200 thousand cars with this engine have already been sold in Russia, and with the advent of Captur this number will probably go up - the main bet has been made on version 1.6.
Creta's technique
The Creta platform is a combined team from a number of Hyundai models: with Solaris dimensions, there are elements of the latest Elantra, and in the case of all-wheel drive versions, the Tucson crossover. There is a lot of high-strength steel in the body, which is not budget-friendly.
McPherson struts at the front, torsion beam at the rear - despite the similar chassis architecture, the Creta with the 1.6 engine rides on uneven surfaces head and shoulders above all its neighbors in the model range. In the initial versions with “mechanics” the power steering is hydraulic, in the “top” and with “automatic” it is electric, with a motor on the shaft.
No, these are not school desks, but Creta door frames - sloppy welding is unlikely to affect safety, but the perceived quality definitely suffers.
The 1.6 engine is different from the Solaris engine, despite the same 123 power. In particular, there are two phase shifters, not one, and different torque characteristics: peak 151 Nm is achieved at 4850 rpm versus 155 Nm at 4200 for Solaris.
The basic equipment of the Creta includes only front airbags. The side ones come together with window “curtains” in the top Comfort option. Kaptur has side airbags in the middle Drive version, but there are no “curtains” in principle.
Domestic Hyundai Creta crossovers are produced near St. Petersburg, and Renault Kaptur SUVs are produced at the Moscow Renault plant. Both models are equipped with motors of the same size.
Modifications come with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Let's figure out which brand is better. Both cars are in no way inferior to each other in their technical characteristics. The Kaptur's equipment is richer, its ground clearance is higher, and besides, Renault has an off-road modification. Creta has a lower cost and slightly better dynamics for overclocking.
Here the concerns' approaches are completely rejected. Yes, despite the fact that it will not be possible to reveal the winner among them - the cars are very different in appearance, and therefore it all depends on your preferences.
Designers from France have followed an unusual path, and the first thing that catches your eye in the Renault Captur is the almost complete absence of sharp edges, features and kinks. Everything is done perfectly, the body aerodynamics are excellent, and the appearance is simply stunning. This style of Renault Captur is in great harmony with the long lights, the “predatory grin” of the radiator grille, the massive air intake on the bumper, the rounded shape of the hood and beveled fog lights.
Looking from the side and at the rear profile, everything is done no less brightly - voluminous wheel arches, sloping brake lights, a beautiful wing above the rear glass and a neat rear bumper.
But you can remember the car not with these data, but with its “highlights”. The body has 2 colors - the roof is painted white or black. High-quality wheel rims, ceiling skirting boards and body linings, dazzling with chrome - this is all that enchants. And the fact that the car has high ground clearance and plastic frames on the arches, sills and bumpers only adds power to the car.
The appearance of the Hyundai Creta is in a completely different format. Designers from Korea did not want any frills, but preferred classic forms in order to recreate the likeness of the Hyundai Tussan in a minimal format. And this moment was a success for them. The appearance of the SUV from Korea is awkward, but respectable. An unprecedented configuration of lights and a massive chopped front, and a high hood. Radiator grille with 3 wide chrome stripes. And below are vertically located fog lights. From the side you can see two stampings that run along the doors and wings, beveled glazing and a slightly covered roof. The rear view is also impeccable - long headlights and a bumper with elongated reflectors. Like its rival, the Hyundai Creta has an all-round plastic body kit.
Interior of Renault Captur and Hyundai Creta
As with the exterior, the interior of the car is very different. The interior of the Renault Kaptur is decorated in the same style as the exterior. Also, everything without corners or kinks, smooth lines in the dashboard and a distinct console in the center, which is complemented by rounded air deflectors, are striking. But the instrument panel that looks best is one that combines digital and analogue formats. The seats are decent, as in similar cars, although few have two-tone upholstery. Visibility is also good, and the rear seats are quite spacious. There is not enough space for three, but two can fit comfortably. There is an armrest only on the driver's seat; the all-wheel drive washer is blocked by the gearbox sector. But, this is all a trifle.
The interior of the Hyundai Creta is not inferior in quality of materials to its rival, but is finished in a different style. Everything about it is literally luxurious. Smooth outlines, straight transitions. A large dashboard that hangs over the riders. The same instrument panel dials with light backlighting on a dark background have excellent information content. The seats are comfortable, and the back row is not bad either. There are no shortcomings and the review is also excellent. But the smaller dimensions and smaller wheelbase affected the free space. In general, the inside of the Hyundai Creta is more crowded, but not much. But there is a full-fledged armrest in the center.
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Start of sales in Russia
In August of this year, sales of the Hyundai Creta began, and its rival will be the updated Renault Captur crossover, sales of which began a little earlier, in the summer.
Options
Renault Captur– 1.6 AT engine, power is 114 hp. power, top speed – 185 km/h, acceleration to hundreds – 12.8 seconds, fuel consumption – 8.5/6.0/7.0, AI-95 gasoline.
Motor 2 lit. CVY – power is 143 horsepower, top speed is 180 km/h, acceleration to hundreds is 11.3 seconds, fuel consumption is 11.6/7.2/8.8, AI-95 gasoline.
Hyundai Creta– 1.6 AT engine, power is 123 hp. strength, top speed – 170 km/h, acceleration to hundreds – 12.0 seconds, fuel consumption – 9.1/5.8/7.0, AI-95 gasoline.
Motor 2 lit. AT – power is 149 hp. power, top speed – 180 km/h, acceleration to hundreds – 11.4 seconds, fuel consumption – 10.5/6.6/8.0, AI-95 gasoline.
Dimensions
Renault Captur:
- Length – 4 m 33 cm
- Width – 1 m 81 cm
- Height – 1 m 61 cm
- Wheelbase – 2 m 67 cm
- Ground clearance – 20.4 cm
Hyundai Creta:
- Length – 4 m 27 cm
- Width – 1 m 78 cm
- Height – 1 m 63 cm
- Wheelbase – 2 m 59 cm
- Ground clearance – 19 cm
Price of all configurations
The cost of Hyundai Creta starts from 909,000 rubles. The cost of Renault Kaptur starts from 979,000 rubles.
Engine Hyundai Creta and Renault Captur
Both the Hyundai Creta and Renault Captur have 2 petrol engines in their engine range. As for Renault Captur, the volume is 1.6 litres. and 2.0 lit. The first one is 114 hp. forces, the second - 143 hp. strength The speed is 185 and 180 km/h, respectively. The Hyundai Creta also has a 1.6 liter. and 2.0 lit. The first one is 123 hp. forces, the second - 149 hp. strength Speed – 170 and 180 km/h.
Trunk of Hyundai Creta and Renault Captur
The luggage compartment of the Hyundai Creta is 402 liters. The luggage compartment of the Renault Kaptur is 387 liters.
Conclusion
It’s hard to say what we end up with. For driving in urban conditions, you can choose the Hyundai Creta - its functionality is quite good. Renault Captur can be used for driving on rural roads. The advantages of the Hyundai Creta include a spacious luggage compartment, good body data and acceleration dynamics.
So, you are the happy owner of 1 million rubles. and you have a task to buy yourself a good car. It is desirable that it be an SUV and a compact urban crossover, which includes comfort, quality and confidence on the road. The best options in this case are Renault Kaptur or Hyundai Creta. But what should you choose for yourself in this price category? Renault Kaptur is a French crossover, Hyundai Creta is its Korean competitor. Both cars are certainly considered bestsellers, so before you make a decisive choice and get the coveted keys, you need to compare the main characteristics of these vehicles.
For beautiful eyes
Many readers may immediately ask: “Is there really a choice between them?” As practice shows, yes. This is confirmed by the fact that when our specialists were going for a comparative test drive, they were stopped by a security guard at a drive-thru company and asked what kind of Renault model it was. This is surprising, because it remains a mystery how a stern man with brutal inclinations fell in love with this big-faced “Frenchman” with bizarrely shaped sides.
Objectively, the most successful part of the Renault Captur body is the rear, but the profile is disappointing, since the car seems too elongated. As a comparative test drive showed, the Captur is indeed 63 mm longer than the Creta. But the Korean crossover cannot boast of spectacular forms, as it looks very modest and conservative. But it cannot be said that it does not attract attention in a scattering of intense traffic flow.
Regardless of what you choose – Captur or Creta, in the top configuration you can count on LED optics and 17-inch wheels. Therefore, we could not give preference to one of the SUVs in this aspect. Even the survey did not help solve this problem: older motorists sympathize with Creta, and young people are more drawn to Kaptur.
Appearance of Captur or Creta
We are all adherents of certain taste qualities. Therefore, what one person likes may not always please another. Despite the fact that both Hyundai Creta and Renault Kaptur are two SUV cars, city SUVs, they are still very different in external characteristics. Therefore, first of all, choose with your eyes, because you will get into this car every day, so it is very important that it is attractive to you.
If we talk about Renault Kaptur, then it has a fashionable and bright appearance. The designers managed to maintain its bright style, but at the same time, added some off-road paraphernalia to make the image of this car a little more aggressive.
The car looks like a family vehicle, so it is perfect if you intend to take your children to school in it, or just like streamlined shapes. The Kaptur is very practical in appearance, largely because it is framed by a plastic body kit.
Also, you will definitely notice the popular 17-inch wheels that have high-profile tires.
As for the Hyundai Creta, its appearance can be said to be very aggressive. It has very regular shapes and in many ways even resembles the Volkswagen Tiguan. However, the body proportions here are kept in the opposite direction. So, the hood of this model is very powerful, aggressive and heavy. However, such a car is very popular with men and women who love passion, speed and power.
The Creta is very similar to the ix 25 model, which was sold back in 2014 in China and was very popular. Therefore, in this model they decided to leave wavy lines, as well as edges on the body.
Interior: build quality
If everything is clear with the appearance, then more questions arise about the interior of these vehicles. After all, every manufacturer tried to make it as comfortable as possible for potential customers.
Let's take a look at the Renault Kaptur showroom. The dimensions of this car are 4334 by 1814 by 1614 mm. The wheelbase is 2647 mm.
As for the Hyundai Creta, its parameters are somewhat more modest and amount to 4271 by 1781 by 1631 mm, and the condition between the axles is 2591 mm. This means that by a couple of centimeters, but still the Renault Captur is slightly longer, wider, and at the same time slightly taller than its Korean competitor.
Indeed, the Kaptur’s cabin is slightly, but still noticeably more comfortable than the Creta’s cabin. Although, many noted that if you sit in the back seat, the space in these salons is approximately the same. As for Hyundai, its trunk is even slightly ahead of its French opponent. So, the Creta has 402 liters of luggage space, but the Kaptur has 387 liters.
As for the finishing of these models, we should note the very hard plastic that is present in every car interior. But nothing can be changed here, since both vehicles are budget. However, experts note that the Hyundai Creta's interior looks much more comfortable and even somewhat more expensive. The Koreans tried to create ergonomics inside the cabin, making it more stylish.
Renault Kaptur is not so stylish and impressive, however, it has many design features and inserts, making the interior look attractive.
As for comfort when the driver is positioned in front of the steering wheel, the Korean won the same championship. The fact is that the steering wheel of this car is adjustable in two planes at once, but the Renault Kaptur offers only height adjustment.
Also, while in a Hyundai Creta, you can reach the front seat heating buttons with your hand, since they are located right on the central tunnel. But on the Renault Kaptur, these buttons are located right in the blind spot, which will be very difficult to reach.
The Creta has three-stage heated seats, while the Capture, on the contrary, has a single-stage heated seat and also does not have an indication button.
Each of the cars has a heated windshield function. However, the rear seat heating function is available only in the Hyundai Creta and in almost the maximum configuration.
Also, when it comes to seat comfort, the Hyundai Creta has much more seat adjustments than the Renault Kaptur.
Also striking is the wide armrest, which is located under the right arm of the Creta driver. In the Renault Kaptur this armrest is very narrow and not always comfortable.
Driver and Passenger Safety
Both crossovers are equipped with built-in electronic safety systems, including ABS and ESP. Also, in the cabin of these cars there are two airbags at once. There are belt pretensioners that are height adjustable. For children in the rear seat, an isofix mount is provided, which allows you to securely secure the child seat.
Now, let's look at the differences between these two models.
Renault Kaptur has a built-in Era-GLONASS system, which is a paid option upon purchase and costs 12,000 rubles. Renault Kaptur also has a Global Access platform, which is synchronized with the Era-GLONASS module.
Hyundai also has access to GLONASS, but only in the basic version. Also, despite the fact that the cabin is designed for five passengers, there are only four headrests. Hyundai has a monitoring system that allows you to track tire pressure, which is very convenient.
As for the running lights, which are located on the Creta, they operate on conventional incandescent lamps.
In Capture, the light is not very practical located at the very bottom and comes out of the bumper.
When it comes to safety, the Hyundai Creta takes the lead when compared to the Renault Kaptur.
Market success
If we compare the market success of crossovers, the clear favorite is the Hyundai Creta. In the first 5 months of sales, 18 thousand cars were sold, which allowed the crossover to get into the TOP in sales. Due to the fact that Kaptur costs a little more, it could not boast such sales dynamics. But it’s worth noting right away that the most popular modification of the “Frenchman” with a CVT did not enter the market right away. But it’s still hard to believe that Kaptur will overtake Crete in terms of sales, since the Korean left no chance even for the legendary Duster.
Dimensions and ground clearance
As mentioned above, the Renault Capture has a wider wheelbase and, in general, is several centimeters longer than its Korean opponent. However, inside the cabin you don’t feel any extra extra centimeters.
As for the size of the fuel tanks, the Creta has 55 liters, while the Renault Captur has 52 liters.
As for refueling, the Crete is allowed to refuel with ninety-second gasoline when more expensive fuel is recommended for the Frenchman.
As for road use, the French Renault Kaptur takes the lead here. The Kaptur has the advantage of giving it an extra 14mm of ground clearance. Also, Renault Kaptur has a protected space under the bottom, which is a steel protection.
Also, the fuel hoses with the tank have better protection.
What are they - Motors
Hyundai Creta is equipped as standard with a 1.6 liter petrol engine. At the same time, it has 123 horsepower. There is also an option with a two-liter gasoline engine with 150 horsepower.
The motor produces torque at approximately 6,300 rpm.
Acceleration to hundreds with such indicators occurs in just 12 seconds. And the maximum speed is 170 km/h. If you use the combined cycle, the fuel consumption will be approximately 7 liters.
As for the two-liter engine, in combined mode the consumption will be 6 liters, acceleration to hundreds will occur in just 10 seconds.
As for the Renault Kaptur, it is also equipped with a 1.6 liter petrol engine in its basic standard configuration. At the same time, by 115 horsepower.
Acceleration to 100 km h in 12 seconds. Fuel consumption in combined mode is 7.5 liters per 100 km.
In a comfortable configuration, you will be offered a two-liter gasoline engine with 145 horsepower. Acceleration to hundreds will occur in 10 seconds, while the maximum speed will reach 185 km h.
Automatic transmission
Both Renault Kaptur and Hyundai Creta are equipped with an automatic transmission even as standard. However, there is a significant difference between them. For example, the Renault Kaptur will be available for purchase with a choice of three transmissions. It can be automatic, 5 or 6 speed or manual. It is also equipped with a four-range automatic transmission.
The Creta, on the other hand, is equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Suspension
There is an opinion that the Creta's suspension is designed for smooth roads on asphalt, but the Kaptur can easily drive on a dirt road. Although, in fact, if we consider the suspension, there are practically no significant differences between these two cars.
If we take Creta, then on the asphalt Anar street is much sharper and more intense.
However, given its rigid suspension, it will be very difficult for it to drive on a dirt road, it will fall on its side, especially since it has low ground clearance, which means it can easily damage the bottom.
The Creta is much better in terms of stability, but only in tarmac conditions. The Kaptur loses to its competitor on a flat road, but the Kaptur perfectly absorbs impacts when driving on a dirt road and has high ground clearance. However, the Renault Kaptur leans heavily to the side when cornering.
As a plus of the Capture, you can notice not only the increased ground clearance, but also the steel protection, which helps ensure the safety of the fuel pipes.
Also, Creta can be additionally equipped with protective scaffolding, however, this will be very expensive. The Kaptur has much longer suspension travel, which will greatly help if the road has large potholes or a dirt road.
However, the Creta's suspension behaves better when descending from hills.
Battle of the machine guns
The Captur's transmission uses a traditional four-speed automatic, which was the main reason for the Frenchman's slow start. The main disadvantage of this box is that it cannot boast of smooth operation and twitches a little. It’s good that the manufacturers thought about acoustics, since the transmission operates almost silently.
Equipment Active for Creta the cost is 900,000 rubles, while for the French it is 1,100.00 rubles. The difference is insignificant, but again, in terms of its equipment, the Kaptur bypasses the Creta, since it already has cruise control, a navigation system, and additional side airbags. In addition, the Frenchman already has a winter package. But the Hyundai Creta is offered to purchase the Winter package, which includes a heated steering wheel and rear seats for 25,000 rubles, as well as other packages that, in principle, equalize the cost of the two cars and their functional attractiveness.
