B-SUV Market this is becoming increasingly important, especially in Italy with very interesting figures. Suffice it to say that from January to September 2024, 330,961 were registered in our country, accounting for 27.2% of the entire market.
Among the main heroes of this segment are the Renault Captur, which has recently undergone a restyling, and Toyota Yaris Cross. In the first 9 months of 2024, these models rank third and second respectively in the B-SUV market with 24,399 and 28,112 registrations.
So, let’s compare these two cars to find out their main characteristics and the most important differences.
Let’s start with Renault Captur measurements Length 4239 mm, width 2003 mm (with mirrors), height 1575 mm, wheelbase 2639 mm. The trunk has a volume of 487 liters, which can be increased to 1596 liters by folding the rear seatbacks.
Toyota Yaris Cross, on the other hand, measures Length 4172 mm, width 1765 mm, height 1595 mm, wheelbase 2560 mm. Load capacity is 390 liters, which increases to 1097 liters with the rear seats folded down. Therefore, the French model, in addition to being slightly larger, offers greater load capacity.
Talking about the design, with the facelift, the French B-SUV has especially changed at the front, where we see new horizontal headlights with arrow-shaped LED daytime running lights below them. Renault has also redesigned the grille for the new model. The new headlights feature Full LED technology as standard on all trim levels. The French automaker has also retouched the rear of the car, where we see new headlights with transparent housings and a redesigned diffuser.
Instead, we know the Toyota Yaris Cross well, as it has been on the market for several years now, having undergone only a few improvements over the years. This is no ordinary Yaris lifted off the ground. In fact, it can look forward to a less angular appearance with rounded shapes that connect to each other, especially at the front.
With regard to interiorsThe new Renault Captur can count on the OpenR Link infotainment system based on Android Automotive. 10.4-inch vertical touchscreen and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. Depending on the version, the digital device screen can reach 10.25 inches.
Standard equipment for front-seat passengers includes two USB-C outlets and a 12-volt outlet (plus another in the trunk), and, depending on trim, two USB-C outlets behind the center armrest. The trunk is modular thanks to a sliding rear bench.
Moving on to the Japanese model, it will be possible to have digital instruments with a 7-inch or 12.3-inch screen. In the larger one, you can customize the graphics with 4 different layouts (smart, casual, sporty and hard). However, for the infotainment system, depending on the trim level, you can get a 9-inch or 10.5-inch display.
For the French B-SUV there are 3 types of power supplies and 4 motors. Therefore, we will have petrol, mild hybrid, full hybrid and gas units.
- 1.0 Tce turbo petrol 90 hp – 160 Nm torque, 3-cylinder engine combined with a 6-speed manual transmission. Consumption: 5.8 – 5.9 l/100 km.
- 1.3 TCE Turbo Mild Hybrid with 160 hp — torque 270 Nm, 4-cylinder engine combined with an EDC automatic transmission. Consumption: 5.8 – 5.9 l/100 km.
- 1.0 Tce turbo (LPG) 100 hp – torque 160 Nm (170 Nm on gas), 3-cylinder bi-fuel petrol-gas engine combined with a 6-speed manual transmission. Consumption: 6.0–6.1 l/100 km on unleaded petrol and 7.7–7.9 l/100 km on liquefied petroleum gas.
- 1.6 Full Hybrid with 145 hp — torque of 205 Nm in combination with a smart multi-mode automatic transmission. Consumption: 4.7 – 4.9 l/100 km.
Available for Toyota Yaris Cross two fully hybrid engines. In particular, we have the Hybrid 115 85 kW (116 hp) and Hybrid 130 97 kW (132 hp) versions. Consumption and emissions are respectively 4.5-4.6 l/100 km and 102-103 g/km CO2; 4.8 l/100 km and 109 g/km CO2.
The more powerful engine is only available on top trim levels, including the Premiere Edition and GR SPORT. Feature: Yaris Cross can also be purchased with four-wheel drive.
How much do they cost new Renault Captur and Toyota Yaris Cross in Italy?
The French model is offered in Evolution, Techno and Esprit Alpine trim levels. Here is the price list.
- Renault Captur Evolution TCe90: 22,800 euros.
- Renault Captur Evolution TCe 100 LPG: €23,600
- Renault Captur Techno TCe90: €24,800
- Renault Captur Techno TCe100 LPG: 25,600 euros
- Renault Captur Techno Mild Hybrid 160 EDC: €27,600
- Renault Captur Techno E-Tech Full Hybrid 145: €29,900
- Renault Captur Esprit Alpine Mild Hybrid 160 EDC: €30,400
- Renault Captur Esprit Alpine E-Tech Full Hybid 145: €32,700
Instead, the Japanese car is offered in Active, Trend, Lounge, GR Sport and Premiere trim levels.
- Yaris Cross Active 115 hp: 28,650 euros
- Yaris Cross Trend 115 hp: 31,200 euros
- Yaris Cross Lounge 130 hp: 33,400 euros
- Yaris Cross GR Sport 130 hp: 34,900 euros
- Yaris Cross Premiere 130 hp: 37,400 euros
- Yaris Cross Trend 115 HP AWD: €33,700
- Yaris Cross Lounge 130 HP AWD: €35,900
- Yaris Cross Premiere 130 HP AWD: €39,900
Source: HD Motori
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