There are lots of reasons to like the Renault Captur.
It's compact enough for easy city driving, but just large enough for a small family. Plus, it's neatly designed and comfortable on the move. But, for plenty of subjective reasons, it may not float your boat.
Thankfully, there are loads of alternatives in this competitive segment. We've chosen our 10 favourite Renault Captur rivals – most are available as nearly new or used cars for sale at Motorpoint.
- Peugeot 2008
- Nissan Juke
- SEAT Arona
- Ford Puma
- Toyota Yaris Cross
- Hyundai Bayon
- Skoda Kamiq
- Fiat 600
- Volkswagen T-Cross
- Kia Stonic
Peugeot 2008
The Captur is a good-looking French car with a hint of the avant-garde in its styling. There's another car that meets that specific billing – the Peugeot 2008. You get handsome, faceted bodywork outside, accompanied by a surprisingly plush cabin that makes smart use of materials. There's the familiar Stellantis 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine under the bonnet, available with mild-hybrid assistance on newer versions, or you can pick a fully electric model with tiny running costs if you can charge at home. On the road, the small steering wheel helps it feel lightweight, while fairly soft suspension absorbs the worst road bumps.
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Nissan Juke
While Renault chose a neat, attractive look for the Captur, the Nissan Juke has always been more divisive. Its exaggerated styling, dramatic haunches, and quirky split headlights have been splitting opinion since it launched more than 15 years ago. Considering how over-the-top its exterior styling is, the Juke's interior is much more conventional. For one, Nissan's managed to equip the second-gen Juke with decent rear-seat and boot space, plus an easy-to-use dashboard, and baked-in Google software on newer examples.
See used Nissan Juke cars or read our Nissan Juke reviews
SEAT Arona
The SEAT Arona is the Spanish brand's take on a small SUV. That means you get tried-and-tested mechanical parts from the wider VW Group, but wrapped up in angular, eye-catching bodywork. Those looks don't impact practicality, however, with useful rear-seat and boot space for a car in this class. It's not quite as sporty or fun as those sharp looks might suggest, but it's smooth and easy to drive, especially on models equipped with the optional DSG automatic gearbox.
Browse used SEAT Arona cars or read our SEAT Arona review
Ford Puma
We've praised the Renault for its comfortable, grown-up driving experience. As those adjectives suggest, however, it's not exactly what you'd call 'fun'. The Ford Puma perfectly treads the line between sporty handling and everyday usability. That means it'll happily carry your family around with little fuss then, once you're on your own, you can throw it down a twisty back road and revel in the lively handling and keen front end. Being critical, the dashboard design is a bit dull, but the handy 'megabox' under the boot floor gives it extra practicality kudos.
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Toyota Yaris Cross
The E-Tech self-charging-hybrid engine in the Renault Captur is a genuine highlight. However, if you want hybrid power, why not go to the brand that's basically perfected it? The Toyota Yaris Cross perfectly balances the outputs of its electric motor and 1.5-litre petrol engine. You always have instant off-the-line acceleration thanks to the responsive motor, with the efficient engine only joining in when needed so you can hit 60mpg in mixed motoring. All the controls are sensibly placed and easy to use, and the car comes backed by Toyota's 10-year service-activated warranty.
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Hyundai Bayon
We're all for following your heart, but sometimes you have to buy with your head. The Hyundai Bayon may not set your pulse racing, but this pumped-up hatchback packs a lot of space into its compact footprint. Adults will fit easily in both rows, and the 411-litre boot is a very useful size. Like the rest of Hyundai's lineup, build quality is strong and there's a five-year transferrable warranty. Out on the open road, the Bayon strikes a solid balance between comfort and handling, so you rarely have to think about how the car is driving.
Browse used Hyundai Bayon cars or read our Hyundai Bayon review
Skoda Kamiq
Skoda's range is stocked with extremely sensible cars and the Kamiq certainly upholds that reputation. This is the smallest SUV in the brand's lineup but that won't stop it offering lots of space for passengers and their things. It's also surprisingly good to drive, with less weight to haul around compared with Skoda's bigger family wagons, which helps it feel light on its feet. The selection of turbo petrol engines are shared with the wider VW Group and deliver smooth fuss-free performance.
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Fiat 600
So many modern cars look serious and angry, which makes the funky Fiat 600 feel like a breath of fresh air. The round headlights and other retro cues are borrowed straight from the cute Fiat 500, but the 600 benefits from a much bigger SUV bodystyle. As a result, there's useful space inside, along with rear seats that are more than just a suggestion. It's sportier than you'd expect too, with a stiff frame and slightly firm suspension helping the car corner eagerly, but stopping short of being too crashy for everyday use.
Check out used Fiat 600 cars or read our review of the electric Fiat 600e
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen offers plenty of SUVs including softer-looking options like the Taigo and the T-Roc. The T-Cross might be the smallest SUV in the brand's lineup but it's gone for tougher, more upright styling than its stablemates. Not only does this give the T-Cross a likeable mini-off-roader image, but it also helps squeeze the most interior space from the car's compact footprint. There are relatively affordable entry-level versions but we prefer this car with a few options, including the DSG automatic gearbox and this bright yellow paint!
Browse used Volkswagen T-Cross cars or read our Volkswagen T-Cross review
Kia Stonic
The Kia Stonic has recently had a thorough overhaul. It's gained new styling and new tech, helping it keep pace in this hotly contested class. The makeover has certainly modernised the car, but its fundamentals remain unchanged, so it's still a light, easy car to drive, with better practicality than the Rio it shares a platform with. Like other Kias, it benefits from the brand's seven-year factory warranty, while both material and build quality feels robust. It's 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine isn't especially exciting, so we'd pick the DCT automatic gearbox to make it easier to use.
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