Verdict
The GAC GS3 costs RM103,800, RM4,180 less than the Renault Captur at RM107,980, yet brings a decisive 177 hp and 270 Nm against 120 hp and 205 Nm. Its 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.4 seconds quicker, and the larger 4,410 mm body has a 44 mm longer wheelbase. It also gets autonomous braking, lane-keeping assistance and a reverse camera. The Captur fights back with four airbags, a 377-litre boot and claimed 5.9 L/100 km economy, so it remains the more practical choice for luggage-led use.
Pick the GAC GS3 if you want much stronger 177 hp performance, a larger cabin footprint and active safety including autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist for less money.
Pick the Renault Captur if a 377-litre boot, four airbags, automatic climate control and its 5.9 L/100 km rated economy matter more than outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: GAC GS3 RM103,800; Renault Captur RM107,980.
- Output: GAC GS3 177 hp and 270 Nm; Renault Captur 120 hp and 205 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: GAC GS3 7.5 seconds; Renault Captur 10.9 seconds.
- Length and wheelbase: GAC GS3 4,410 mm and 2,650 mm; Renault Captur 4,122 mm and 2,606 mm.
- Boot space: GAC GS3 341 litres; Renault Captur 377 litres.
- Airbags: GAC GS3 two; Renault Captur four.
GS3
- 177 hp and 270 Nm, with a 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, collision warning, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot information system.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a reverse camera.
- Only two airbags to the Captur's four.
- 341-litre boot is 36 litres smaller than the Captur's.
- Manual air-con, while the Captur has single-zone automatic climate control.
Captur
- Four airbags, including front side airbags.
- 377-litre boot and 5.9 L/100 km rated fuel economy.
- Single-zone automatic climate control, auto headlamps and auto wipers.
- 120 hp and 205 Nm trail the GS3's 177 hp and 270 Nm, resulting in a 10.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, collision warning or blind-spot information system.
- No reverse camera, and its 7-inch touchscreen does not list Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
What the GS3 has over the Captur
What the Captur has over the GS3
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The GS3 is 72 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Captur: 377 litres against 341.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM103,800✓ | RM107,980 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM85✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,060/mo✓ | RM1,100/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,978✓ | RM3,055 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM2,348 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM11.74 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM27,442 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 16-Valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 1,197 cc |
| Horsepower | 177 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 120 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 270 Nm at 1,400 rpm✓ | 205 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 72.2 mm × 73.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | — | Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Getrag |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds✓ | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 192 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,122 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,567 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Weight | 1,370 kg | 1,180 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 341 litres | 377 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV | Continental Eco Contact 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Front Passenger) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone automatic climate control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | 7" Touchscreen with GPS, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Mobility Solutions |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the GAC GS3 or Renault Captur better?
The GAC GS3 is the stronger all-round pick for performance and driver assistance: it has 177 hp, 270 Nm, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist. Choose the Renault Captur if its four airbags, 377-litre boot and 5.9 L/100 km rated economy are your priorities.
What is the price difference?
The GAC GS3 is RM4,180 cheaper, at RM103,800 versus RM107,980 for the Renault Captur.
Which SUV has more luggage space?
The Renault Captur has the larger boot at 377 litres, compared with 341 litres in the GAC GS3. Both have 60:40 split-folding rear seats.