A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Renault Captur vs Renault Kwid Limited Edition: the short answer
Captur and Kwid Limited Edition are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Kwid Limited Edition starts ZAR 306,200 cheaperCaptur from ZAR 515,999 · Kwid Limited Edition from ZAR 209,799
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Maximum Power
Captur113 kW @ 6000 rpm
Kwid Limited Edition50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Captur270 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Kwid Limited Edition91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Engine Size
Captur1300 cc
Kwid Limited Edition999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Captur15.2 km/l
Kwid Limited Edition20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Captur169 mm
Kwid Limited Edition180 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Renault Captur
1.3L Turbo Esprit Alpine EDC
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Captur
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Kwid Limited Edition
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Captur
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Kwid Limited Edition
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Captur range
Current South Africa Kwid Limited Edition range
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1365 kg
759 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Length
4239 mm
3731 mm
Width
1797 mm
1579 mm
Height
1575 mm
1513 mm
Wheelbase
2639 mm
2422 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
169 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
169 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
28 l
Boot/Cargo Space
484 l
279 l
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
759 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1800 kg
1169 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.21 m
4.9 m
Front Headroom
939 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
908 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
930 mm
850 mm
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
620 l
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Engine
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1300 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
113 kW @ 6000 rpm
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
270 Nm @ 1700 rpm
91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
193 km/h
152 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
82.8 kW/tonne
65.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
197.8 Nm/tonne
119.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Gearbox
EDC
AMT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Available
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
EDC
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
5
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Claimed Mileage
15.2 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
13.3 km/l
19.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
25.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
28 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
15.2 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
48
28
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Airbags
Front airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
169 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
169 mm
180 mm
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Tyre Size
19-inch tyre size
165/70 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km
118 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
range-specific
Price Zar
614999 ZAR
219999 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
range-specific
Starting Price
614999
219999
Starting Price Zar
614999
219999
Spec
Captur
Kwid Limited Edition
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Captur and Kwid Limited Edition comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Captur 51 vs Kwid Limited Edition 26.
Efficiency index: Captur 59 vs Kwid Limited Edition 76.
Safety-equipment index: Captur 91 vs Kwid Limited Edition 91.
Practicality index: Captur 60 vs Kwid Limited Edition 52.
Ownership-cover index: Captur not separately scored vs Kwid Limited Edition 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.
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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
Captur leads by 5 points
Captur and Kwid Limited Edition are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Captur
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
Kwid Limited Edition
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Captur
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 60 pts for Kwid Limited Edition
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Captur leads. However, Kwid Limited Edition may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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