Renault offers superb finance deals across its range, and the Captur is a bargain, with a zero per cent PCP offered on a two-year contract. With a hefty £7,900 deposit, you can get an E-Tech Hybrid in Techno trim on a 9,000-mile annual limit for £214 a month. The Puma Titanium mHEV manual and auto cars come to £233 and £265 per month respectively on matching terms.
Practicality
Both cars are fairly roomy by compact-SUV standards. The Renault has a slight edge for passenger room, but not boot space (422 versus 456 litres in the Puma’s favour). The Ford’s superbly designed hose-down Megabox underfloor storage is a very handy feature. But rear headroom is compromised in Pumas with the optional panoramic sunroof.
Safety
These models have very similar safety kit, with all versions of each getting lane-keep assist, cruise control and rear parking sensors. Yet the Puma’s four-star Euro NCAP rating can’t beat the Renault’s full five stars. Its adult-occupant protection score of 75 per cent trails the Captur’s 96 per cent, but it was tested three years earlier to slightly less stringent standards.
Ownership
Little separates this pair on warranty packages and customer satisfaction. Ford ranked 30th overall out of 32 brand in our 2024 Driver Power survey, with Renault 28th. Both cars have a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty, which is beaten by Korean rivals’ five to seven-year packages. The Renault gets three years of breakdown cover; two years longer than the Ford’s.
Verdict
First place: Renault Captur
The Mk2 Renault Captur immediately became a hit in this segment, and the latest updates have freshened up a car that was still among the class leaders five years after its arrival.
