Performance Review: Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Renault Captur Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Renault Captur has a 1197cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Captur shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Captur's Front Wheel Drive, Estate combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1180 kgs (2601 lbs) this makes the Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC in the same weight category as the 2018 McLaren Senna 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Renault Captur shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 1197cc 16V St4 engine produces 118 bhp (87 kW) @ 4900 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCi ST-Line 120 (118 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 140 lb-ft (189.8 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (159 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Renault Captur you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe (125.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Renault Captur.

The Renault Captur has a Power to weight ratio of 100.0 bhp per ton and 118.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 Captur competing with the 2005 Peugeot 407 3.0 V6 Coupe (125.0 bhp per ton) or the 1994 Alfa-Romeo 145 Cloverleaf (125.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Renault Captur generating around 118.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 Alfa-Romeo Brera 3.2 V6 Qtronic (143.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet 155 Abarth (143.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 10.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.0 secs, this made the Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC as fast as the 1974 Vauxhall-Opel Manta GT/E 1.9 8v (10.60 secs) the 1971 Bentley Corniche 6.8 V8 Convertible (10.60 secs) the 1969 Ford Capri 2000 GT (10.60 secs) the or the 1968 Vauxhall-Opel GT 1900 (10.60 secs). This Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC is also faster than the 1968 Vauxhall-Opel Viva GT 2.0L (10.70 secs) the 2002 Ford KA Street KA (10.80 secs) the 1984 Talbot Samba Rallye 1.2 (10.80 secs) the and the 1963 Ford Falcon 1st Gen Sports Hardtop 260 V8 4-Speed (10.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Captur and the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Renault Captur on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 17.55 secs @ 78.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Woks 2.0 Turbo (17.47 secs), the 2017 Toyota Century 5.0 V8 (17.48 secs), and the 2012 Subaru BRZ 2L (17.50 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC has a maximum speed of 119mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 Captur equals the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (130 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Renault Captur 1.2 Turbo TCe 120 EDC then how about the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (130 mph), the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (130 mph), or the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT 3.6 V6 AWD (130 mph).

Related Links:

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