Dacia Sandero Stepway, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008, what interests you?
Within the growing supply of small SUV, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008 are the best sellers. Dacia Sandero Stepway offers another interesting concept. We measure …
The Small SUVs are no doubt the fashion category. And more than it will be if we look at all the news that reach this segment in the coming months. In many cases, and even these vehicles sell more than their older brothers and stars until recently. This is the case, for example, two of our players today … that are clearly also the two best-selling models in its class: the Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008.
As a confrontation between the two and version plus access to the range (with 90 hp gasoline engines) And it was interesting, but once we had done in Diesel. However, this time we introduce another third contender: the Dacia Sandero Stepway. And we do, because this little adventurer just renewed model, differently poses a similar but low-cost concept and also has the exact same engine Renault Captur. ¿What it is best of the three? What interests you? The We measured in our Technical Center and we see conclusions.
Dacia Sandero Stepway, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008 performance
Although at first glance you think Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008 are born as true small SUV, and Dacia Sandero Stepway No, actually the latter is more than just a utilitarian way of customizing everything from which it derives. In fact, with protections and 4 centimeters more headroom the ground than conventional Sandero, is even higher than their rivals (up to 5 cm). And on top it is shorter, measuring 4.09 meters long by 4.12 of Renault Captur and 4.16 meters from the largest Peugeot 2008.
Seeing as that may be considered in the same category, we face as we said with gasoline cheaper versions. Renault Captur and Dacia Sandero Stepway offer same small supercharged 0.9 liters engine capacity, with 90 hp turbo power; a very modern engine. Meanwhile, Peugeot 2008 bet on a 1.2 atmospheric PureTech 82 hp power. All three, yes, 3 cylinder. Which is better?
Made all benefits, there is no doubt: the turbo engine of Renault Group is clearly solvent. And it has proved particularly effective in Dacia Sandero Stepway to more than 1.5 seconds faster that he Captur thanks to a weight about 150 kg lower. Obviously the dynamic quality of the Dacia worse, and felt much more sound in three (less isolation) and the worst braking capacity. Buenos general data for showing Captur be a full SUV, and heads and tails for the Peugeot 2008. Cruz, because its naturally aspirated engine proves to be significantly slower, both power and ultimate performance. And face because, in return, 2008 feels more upscale model: Both comfort and softness as final execution.
BENEFITS | Dacia Sandero Stepway TCE / 90 | Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech / 82 | Renault Captur TCE / 90 |
Acel. 0-100 km / h | 11.85 s | 14.53 s | 13.36 s |
Acel. 0-1000 meters | 33.89 s | 36.18 s | 35,05 s |
Overtaking 80-120 km / h | 11.47 s | 14.19 s | 13.68 s |
Loudness 100 km / h | 69.4 dB | 69.1 dB | 66.8 dB |
Loudness 120 km / h | 73.1 dB | 72.8 dB | 70.3 dB |
Braking from 120 km / h | 55.8 m | 54.2 m | 52.5 m |
Dacia Sandero Stepway, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008: consumption
Paragraph key with which we continue: our actual consumption on the road. Because of our technical problem, we could not complete the Dacia Sandero Stepway consumptions. However, with the same engine as the Captur, and taking into account the nearly 150 kg less weight, their spending figures are even lower than those of Renault. And they are already quite good.
In this case, Renault Captur duel TCE / Peugeot 2008 PureTech… and again for victory Renault turbo. Its smaller displacement is an advantage, by winning almost half a liter per 100 kilometers to a 2008 accusing its range engine access and something just without the best mechanical performance. And the difference we observe in both city and highway.
CONSUMPTION | Dacia Sandero Stepway TCE / 90 | Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech / 82 | Renault Captur TCE / 90 |
Consumption city | N.D. | 7.06 l / 100 km | 6.64 l / 100 km |
Consumption Highway | N.D. | 6.54 l / 100 km | 6.03 l / 100 km |
average consumption | N.D. | 6,74l / 100 km | 6.28 l / 100 km |
Dacia Sandero Stepway, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008: Space
And turn to space. And here we are in the small SUV segment does not make them habitable little cars. The three with a more than correct habitability, Renault Captur It is imposing greater modularity here to have sliding back row: You can win away leg or capacity, according to preference. Yes, its width is slightly narrower.
And Dacia Sandero Stepway between Peugeot 2008 and there is a striking similarity space, broken only by the Dacia for its increased interior width. But both height and legroom or luggage compartment are almost two-rubbings. Victoria well in this section for the Renault Captur.
SPACE | Dacia Sandero Stepway TCE / 90 | Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech / 82 | Renault Captur TCE / 90 |
front width | 138 cm | 136 cm | 135 cm |
rear width | 138 cm | 133 cm | 127 cm |
front height | 97 cm | 92-98 cm | 94-101 cm |
rear height | 94 cm | 94 cm | 89 cm |
Legroom | 70 cm | 70 cm | 61-76 cm |
Trunk | 370 liters | 380 liters | 370-485 liters |
Dacia Sandero Stepway, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008: Price
Without going as a comparison of equipment that best done according to personal tastes and needs of each prospective customer, just a quick refresher prices. And, here, yes there is no doubt: Dacia Sandero Stepway It makes clear honor their low cost conception. Is up to 4,000 euros cheaper rivals and, as we have seen both in space and performance, is a very reasonable and interesting.
Above obviously we find Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur, two models better bill, more expensive, more trim levels and generally clear better equipment. If price is not your priority, this comparative gasoline we are left with the Renault Captur. Turbo engine is faster and spends less than a more comfortable 2008, and is more functional inside. If the price if priority and your budget is tight, the Dacia Sandero Stepway is your choice.
DISCOUNTED RATES (APRIL 017) | Dacia Sandero Stepway TCE / 90 (from 10,980 euros) | Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech / 82 (between 14,100 and 16,750 euros) | Renault Captur TCE / 90 (between 14,730 and 18,250 euros) |
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