Nissan Kicks e-Power vs Renault Captur
Verdict
At RM113,800 against RM107,980, the Nissan Kicks e-Power asks RM5,820 more than the Renault Captur, but it gives the Malaysian buyer more metal and boot space: 4,384 mm long, 2,673 mm wheelbase and 423 litres versus 4,122 mm, 2,606 mm and 377 litres. It is also quicker to 100 km/h, 9.5 seconds against 10.9, and has seven airbags plus AEB. The Captur counters with stronger listed outputs, 120 hp and 205 Nm versus 82 hp and 103 Nm.
Pick the Nissan Kicks e-Power if you want the bigger cabin footprint, larger boot, quicker 0-100 km/h time and stronger safety kit.
Pick the Renault Captur if you want the lower purchase price, higher listed power and torque, and a conventional petrol SUV package.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Kicks e-Power RM113,800; Renault Captur RM107,980
- 0-100 km/h: Nissan Kicks e-Power 9.5 s; Renault Captur 10.9 s
- Power and torque: Nissan Kicks e-Power 82 hp/103 Nm; Renault Captur 120 hp/205 Nm
- Size: Nissan Kicks e-Power 4,384 mm long/2,673 mm wheelbase; Renault Captur 4,122 mm/2,606 mm
- Boot space: Nissan Kicks e-Power 423 litres; Renault Captur 377 litres
- Safety kit: Nissan Kicks e-Power 7 airbags with AEB; Renault Captur 4 airbags with no AEB
Kicks e-Power
- Bigger body and longer wheelbase
- 423-litre boot
- Seven airbags and AEB
- Costs RM5,820 more
- Lower listed power and torque
- Smaller 41-litre fuel tank
Captur
- Cheaper to buy
- 120 hp and 205 Nm
- Larger 45-litre fuel tank
- Slower 10.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 377-litre boot
- Four airbags and no AEB
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 113,800 | RM 107,980✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,198 cc | 1,197 cc |
| Power | 82 hp | 120 hp✓ |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 205 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s✓ | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 22 km/h | 192 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.9 L/100km |
| Battery | 2.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | — | 0 km |
| CO₂ | — | 0 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,384 mm | 4,122 mm |
| Width | 1,813 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm | 1,567 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,673 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Boot space | 423 L✓ | 377 L |
| Fuel tank | 41 L | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 85 | RM 85 |
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.
Kicks e-Power vs Captur FAQ
Is the Nissan Kicks e-Power or Renault Captur better?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power is the better all-rounder on paper, with more space, a bigger boot, quicker acceleration, seven airbags and AEB. The Renault Captur still has the stronger listed power and torque figures.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power costs RM5,820 more than the Renault Captur. That extra money buys more size, a 423-litre boot, quicker 0-100 km/h performance and additional safety kit.
Which SUV is roomier?
The Nissan Kicks e-Power is roomier on paper. It is 262 mm longer, 35 mm wider, 43 mm taller and has a 67 mm longer wheelbase than the Renault Captur, plus 423 litres of boot space versus 377 litres.