Used Renault Captur Mk1 (2013–19) vs Peugeot 2008 Mk1 (2013–19)
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Shopping for a used small suv? We compare the Renault Captur Mk1 (2013–2019) and Peugeot 2008 Mk1 (2013–2019), which were on sale at the same time, on size, boot space, performance, safety and running costs, plus how cars of their age do in real MOT tests.
The short answer
The Renault Captur Mk1 comes out ahead, with the better MOT record; the Peugeot 2008 Mk1 is close on everything else.
- The Renault Captur Mk1 has the better MOT record for its age: the Renault Captur Mk1 fails its MOT 8% more often than average for its age (25% of Renault Capturs built 2013–2019 failed first time in 2024, against 23% of all cars that age), while the Peugeot 2008 Mk1 fails its MOT 31% more often than average for its age (30% of Peugeot 2008s built 2013–2019 failed first time in 2024, against 23% of all cars that age).
- Watch the suspension on a Renault Captur Mk1: it fails on them 1.8 times as often as the average car.
- Watch the body and structure on a Peugeot 2008 Mk1: it fails on them 6.5 times as often as the average car.
| Figure | Renault Captur Mk1Mk1 (2013–2019), 5-door SUV | Peugeot 2008 Mk1Mk1 (2013–2019), 5-door SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price and practicality | ||
| Body | 5-door SUV | 5-door SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| BootSeats up / folded | – | 360 litres / 1,194 |
| Length | 4,122mm | 4,159mm |
| WidthWithout mirrors | 1,778mm | 1,739mm |
| Height | 1,567mm | 1,556mm |
| Performance | ||
| Power | from 90 PS | 68–131 PS |
| 0–62mph | – | 9.3–15.4 sec |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP ratingTests get tougher each year | ★★★★★ (2013) | ★★★★★ (2013) |
| Economy and emissions | ||
| Fuel types | – | – |
| Official economyVersions of this generation | – | – |
| CO2 | – | – |
| Running costs at 7,500 miles a year | ||
| Cheapest version to fuelWhichever fuel costs least | – | – |
| Car tax, registered 2001 to 2017Taxed on CO2; newer cars pay a flat £200 | – | – |
| Reliability from real MOT tests | ||
| Reliability score | 89Below average (best) | 75Well below average |
| Failed first time, cars of this generation's ageUK rate for cars the same age in brackets | 25.1% (23.2%)built 2013–2019 (best) | 30.3% (23.2%)built 2013–2019 |
| Failed MOT first time (ages 3–20) | 22.6% (best) | 26.8% |
| Failed at 3 years old | 9.0% (best) | 14.5% |
| Failed at 5 years old | 16.8% (best) | 19.1% |
| Failed at 10 years old | 37.3% (best) | 39.4% |
| Most common MOT fault | Ball joint (3.6% of tests) | Joints (7.0% of tests) |
| Fails more than average on | Suspension (1.8×), Body and structure (1.4×) | Body and structure (6.5×), Lights and electrics (1.8×) |
| MOT tests analysed | 150,797 | 125,805 |
| About the cars | ||
| Type | Small SUV | Small SUV |
| Owners' average miles a year | 7,100 | 7,700 |
| On sale | 2013–2019 | 2013–2019 |
Green marks the better figure where the difference is more than 3%. Reliability figures cover every version of each model tested in the year. Running costs use the typical official economy of recent versions (WLTP where available); real-world economy is usually a little worse for every car.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is a used Renault Captur Mk1 or Peugeot 2008 Mk1 more reliable?
The Renault Captur Mk1. Compared with all cars the same age, the Renault Captur Mk1 fails its MOT 8% more often than average and the Peugeot 2008 Mk1 31% more often than average (DVSA MOT tests, 2024). Because they're different ages, their raw rates differ: 25.1% of Renault Capturs built 2013–2019 failed first time, and 30.3% of Peugeot 2008s built 2013–2019. Whatever you buy, check the MOT history of the exact car.
›Which is bigger, the Renault Captur Mk1 or the Peugeot 2008 Mk1?
The Peugeot 2008 Mk1 is 37mm longer (4,159mm against 4,122mm).
›Which is safer, the Renault Captur Mk1 or the Peugeot 2008 Mk1?
Euro NCAP gave the Renault Captur Mk1 5 stars (2013) and the Peugeot 2008 Mk1 5 stars (2013). Euro NCAP makes its tests tougher every few years, so ratings from different years aren't directly comparable.
›Should I buy the Renault Captur Mk1 or the Peugeot 2008 Mk1?
The Renault Captur Mk1 comes out ahead, with the better MOT record; the Peugeot 2008 Mk1 is close on everything else. The comparison above sets out price, space, performance, safety, running costs and reliability side by side.
Sources: manufacturers' UK specifications and price lists and Euro NCAP (listed on each model's page); DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024 (Open Government Licence v3.0); Vehicle Certification Agency car fuel data, © Crown copyright, VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy; fuel prices from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited under each picture.