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Verdict
Urban SUV rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2013, with a 377 L boot. The 1.2 TCe 120 is the engine to avoid: L'argus and Car Verif report oil overconsumption that can lead to engine failure. The other engines have no recurring fault as well documented.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €7,000 – €12,000
- Monthly cost
- €298
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.5 dCi 90, 1.5 dCi 110.
0.9 TCe 90
Petrol · Manual · 90 hp · Crit'Air 1
Three-cylinder 0.9 turbo, announced at 4.9 L/100 km and 113 g/km of CO2 according to Caradisiac; Fiches-auto criticises its lack of pick-up in this SUV.
Engine: Renault 0.9 TCe (H4Bt)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
1.2 TCe 120 EDC
Petrol · Automatic · 120 hp · Crit'Air 1
1.2 direct-injection turbo with 190 Nm, offered with the EDC dual-clutch gearbox. Engine exposed to oil overconsumption.
Engine: Renault-Nissan 1.2 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ft, HRA2DDT)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
1.5 dCi 90
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 90 hp · 3.6 L/100 km · 95 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
1.5 dCi at launch, EDC gearbox available as an option.
Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
1.5 dCi 110
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 110 hp · Crit'Air 2
110 hp version of the 1.5 dCi, added in 2015 at customers' request according to Fiches-auto.
Engine: Renault 1.5 dCi / Blue dCi (K9K)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
1.3 TCe 130
Petrol · Manual · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1
1.3 TCe introduced late in the model's life (2018), 6-speed manual gearbox; it succeeded the 1.2 TCe.
Engine: Renault-Nissan-Mercedes 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ht, HR13DDT, M282)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice
1.3 TCe 150 EDC
Petrol · Automatic · 150 hp · Crit'Air 1
1.3 TCe with 250 Nm, introduced in 2018, paired with the 7-speed EDC dual-clutch gearbox.
Engine: Renault-Nissan-Mercedes 1.3 TCe / DIG-T (H5Ht, HR13DDT, M282)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice
Market prices
€7,000 – €12,000
Indicative range: 2013 to 2019, yearly medians of 129 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Oil overconsumption and engine failure on the 1.2 TCe 120
Severity 3/3 · SeriousL'argus records on the Captur's 1.2 TCe oil overconsumption that can lead to engine failure (vehicles built up to 11/05/2016), handled by engine reprogramming or even replacement, as well as engine failure linked to overheating up to 14/09/2017. Car Verif makes this engine (H5Ft) the main weak point of the Captur I. Que Choisir reports the case of a Captur TCe 120 EDC whose repair was refused for lack of service documents judged compliant. Oil consumption is the fault most often reported by owners on Fiches-auto.
- Versions
- 1.2 TCe 120 EDC
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Renault Captur”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €97 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €70 |
| Maintenance | €32 |
| Depreciation | €99 |
| Total per month | €298 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (diesel)€97
1.5 dCi 90 version: combined consumption of 3.6 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
3.6 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €97
Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€70
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€32
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€99
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Renault Captur I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- 1.2 TCe 120: check the oil level, that there is no spare oil bottle in the boot, and the build date (problem recorded up to 11/05/2016 by L'argus).
- 1.2 TCe 120: ask whether the engine reprogramming has been carried out at a dealer, and insist on service invoices, which are essential for any goodwill repair.
- Have a Renault dealer check, using the serial number, the recall campaigns and updates still to be done.
- EDC gearbox: test it cold and then warm, in town, to check the smoothness of gear changes.
- Check the service book and the regularity of oil changes.
Questions to ask the seller
- How much oil does the engine use between oil changes?
- Do you have all the service invoices, with the references of the oil used?
- Has the engine been reprogrammed, repaired or replaced by Renault?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Renault Captur
II · since 2019
- Price
- €11,495 – €17,990
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Hybrid
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Peugeot 2008
II · since 2019
- Price
- €9,500 – €22,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: (G)jabz, CC BY 4.0
Dacia Duster
II · 2018–2024
- Price
- €11,700 – €20,500
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Citroën C3 Aircross
I · 2017–2024
- Price
- €8,980 – €14,895
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Renault Captur I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Renault Captur I reliable?
It depends on the engine. The 1.2 TCe 120 is the weak point of the Captur I according to Car Verif, which rates it 3/10, and L'argus records oil overconsumption that can lead to engine failure.
Is the Captur I safe?
It scored 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests in 2013, with 88% for adult protection and 79% for child protection.
What is the boot capacity of the Captur I?
377 litres, according to the technical data sheets on km77.
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