Car comparison

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIvsRenault Captur II 1.3 TCe

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present
VS

Renault Captur II

1.3 TCe

154 hp1333 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    212 km/h
    132 mph
  • Lightest
    1,229 kg
    2,709 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Renault Captur II 1.3 TCe

  • Most powerful
    154 hp
    115 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    857 km
    533 mi
  • Largest trunk
    536 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIRenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
Power
150hp112kW
154hp115kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,229kg2,709lb
1,266kg2,791lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,811kg3,993lb
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
84.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
83.7s99% target: 200 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
48.6s
Calculated
83.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
784km487mi
Calculated
857km533mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,333cc81cu in
Length
4,266mm168in
4,227mm166in
Width
1,757mm69in
1,797mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,585mm62in
Wheelbase
2,554mm101in
2,639mm104in
Front track
1,531mm60in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance-
174mm7in
Trunk volume
440L
536L
Max trunk volume
1,222L
1,275L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
48L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIRenault Captur II 1.3 TCePowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Captur II 1.3 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe5,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIRenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
48.6 s
83.9 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
139 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
154 hp
115 kW

Renault Captur II 1.3 TCe has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Renault Captur II 1.3 TCe: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
1,266 kg
2,791 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
202 km/h
126 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe8.6 s

Although Renault Captur II 1.3 TCe has more power, Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Renault Captur II 1.3 TCe: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and Renault Captur II 1.3 TCe: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
857 km
533 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 mph
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
154 hp
115 kW
8.6 s
202 km/h
126 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
Power
154 hp
115 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
202 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
536 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,227 mm
166.4 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
Power
154 hp
115 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
202 km/h
126 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
RenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSIRenaultCaptur II1.3 TCe
Power
150 hp
112 kW
154 hp
115 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
1,266 kg
2,791 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
536 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,227 mm
166.4 in
Height
1,585 mm
62.4 in
Range score
784 km
487 mi
857 km
533 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
536 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIRenault Captur II 1.3 TCe
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 37 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Captur II 1.3 TCe

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 96 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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