Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Renault Captur

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Hyundai ALCAZAR in South Africa

Hyundai ALCAZAR

1.5D Elite AT Diesel Current
ZAR 669,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 85 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Renault Captur in South Africa

Renault Captur

1.3L Turbo Esprit Alpine EDC Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 614,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 113 kW 🔧 270 Nm ⛽ 15.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Renault Captur: the short answer

ALCAZAR and Captur are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

ALCAZAR starts ZAR 16,099 cheaper ALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · Captur from ZAR 515,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ALCAZAR Captur
Maximum Power ALCAZAR85 kW Captur113 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque ALCAZAR250 Nm Captur270 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size ALCAZAR1493 cc Captur1300 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ALCAZAR16.9 km/l Captur15.2 km/l
Ground Clearance ALCAZAR200 mm Captur169 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

ALCAZAR

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Captur

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Captur

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ALCAZAR Captur
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South Africa Captur range
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Seven-seat SUV SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1445 kg 1365 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec ALCAZAR Captur
Length 4560 mm 4239 mm
Width 1800 mm 1797 mm
Height 1710 mm 1575 mm
Wheelbase 2760 mm 2639 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 169 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 l 48 l
Boot/Cargo Space 180 l 484 l
Kerb Weight 1445 kg 1365 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2090 kg 1800 kg
Payload Capacity 645 kg 435 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 169 mm
Towing Capacity - 1200 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.21 m
Front Headroom - 939 mm
Rear Headroom - 908 mm
Front Legroom - 1060 mm
Rear Legroom - 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This ALCAZAR and Captur comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: ALCAZAR 44 vs Captur 51.

Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs Captur 59.

Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs Captur 91.

Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs Captur 60.

Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs Captur not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

ALCAZAR leads by 1 points

ALCAZAR and Captur are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 70% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

ALCAZAR

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 68
Safety 89
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Leads by 1 points
65
#2

Captur

65% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 59
Safety 91
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Captur +7 Efficiency ALCAZAR +9 Safety Captur +2 Practicality ALCAZAR +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

ALCAZAR

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 68/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

Captur

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai ALCAZAR leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 65 pts for Captur

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ALCAZAR leads. However, Captur may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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ALCAZAR vs Captur questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.