COMPARISON · THE SHOWDOWN
OPEN LABOR PROJECT
VEHICLE A
▼
Renault
Captur
1.0L I3 TCe 90
VS
VEHICLE B
▼
Renault
Captur
1.0L I3 Turbo TCe 100
Real labor data. Real maintenance costs. Real recall counts. No subscription, no paywall — free for every wrench-turner.
01
Specifications
Year
2026
2026
Engine
1.0L I3 TCe 90
1.0L I3 Turbo TCe 100
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Fuel
gas
gas
04
Cost of Ownership
★ WINNER
5-Year Maintenance
$9,613
0.16 $/mi
5-Year Maintenance
$9,613
0.16 $/mi
Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.
05
Maintenance Breakdown
Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.
Oil & filter change
0.5 hrs$1,380 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$1,380 / 5yr
Tire rotation
0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr
Front brake pads
1.4 hrs$580 / 5yr
1.4 hrs$580 / 5yr
Rear brake pads
1.4 hrs$560 / 5yr
1.4 hrs$560 / 5yr
Differential fluid
1.2 hrs$440 / 5yr
1.2 hrs$440 / 5yr
Wiper blades
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
Brake fluid flush
0.9 hrs$300 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$300 / 5yr
12V battery
0.5 hrs$275 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$275 / 5yr
Fuel filter
0.6 hrs$240 / 5yr
0.6 hrs$240 / 5yr
Spark plugs
0.9 hrs$215 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$215 / 5yr
Cabin air filter
0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr
Water pump
2.9 hrs$194 / 5yr
2.9 hrs$194 / 5yr
Oxygen sensor
1.7 hrs$188 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$188 / 5yr
Coolant flush
0.9 hrs$185 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$185 / 5yr
Intake manifold gasket
3.5 hrs$185 / 5yr
3.5 hrs$185 / 5yr
Oil pan gasket
4.0 hrs$163 / 5yr
4.0 hrs$163 / 5yr
Engine air filter
0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr
Serpentine belt
0.7 hrs$140 / 5yr
0.7 hrs$140 / 5yr
Alternator
1.7 hrs$139 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$139 / 5yr
Valve cover gasket
1.7 hrs$126 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$126 / 5yr
Power steering flush
0.6 hrs$110 / 5yr
0.6 hrs$110 / 5yr
PCV valve
0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr
Starter motor
1.7 hrs$91 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$91 / 5yr
Ignition coil
0.9 hrs$86 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$86 / 5yr
Thermostat
0.9 hrs$61 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$61 / 5yr
06
Active Recalls
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
Open NHTSA Recalls
0
CLEAR
✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.
07
Fluid Capacities
Renault Captur
brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant6.00 qt · Renault 41 01 035
engine_oil3.50 qt · Renault RN0720
power_steering · N/A
transmission_auto10.00 qt · Total Fluidmatic
washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated
Renault Captur
brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 4
coolant6.00 qt · Renault 41 01 035
engine_oil3.50 qt · Renault RN0720
power_steering · N/A
transmission_auto10.00 qt · Total Fluidmatic
washer3.50 qt · All-season or winter-rated
08
The Verdict
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Across cost of ownership and recall count, neither vehicle pulls decisively ahead. Pick on personal preference — drivetrain, transmission feel, brand loyalty, or the engine that puts a smile on your face.
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Labor times, torque specs, fluid capacities, DTC codes, repair procedures, recalls, common platform problems.