Toyota Yaris Cross vs Renault Captur
What's the difference?

Toyota Yaris Cross

$31,790 - $41,280

2026 price

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Renault Captur

$15,500 - $23,950

2023 price

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Summary

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross

2023 Renault Captur

By Emily Agar

By Byron Mathioudakis

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 3, 1.5L

Turbo 4, 1.3L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

3.8L/100km (combined)

6.6L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Cute exterior packaging
Park it anywhere
Hybrid boost hides low outputs

Appealing design
Premium cabin
Invigorating driving experience

Dislikes

Cabin is ageing
Missing some features for price point
Model-year upgrades are too modest

Expensive
Fiddly gear selector
Requires 95 RON premium petrol

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross Summary

Toyota’s smallest SUV has picked up a few subtle styling and tech tweaks as part of a minor model year update.

It goes up against familiar names like the Nissan Juke and Kia Stonic in the light SUV segment, as well as hybrid rivals like the newer Suzuki Fronx and Chery Tiggo 4.

But does the Toyota still have enough appeal this late in its life cycle?

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2023 Renault Captur Summary

One of Renault’s most successful models globally with over 1.5 million sales of the original, the Captur has nevertheless struggled in Australia since its 2015 launch.

Last year, it was Europe’s 11th bestseller outright, outselling stalwarts like the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan. Only the Peugeot 2008 and VW T-Roc were more popular amongst SUVs. In contrast, only 533 found homes over here in 2011.

However, with the largely all-new second-generation Captur launched locally last year now gaining market traction with a 200 per cent-plus sales spike, the 123-year-old brand’s VW T-Cross rival may yet finally fly Down Under.

We take a look at the recently-released RS Line range-topper, to see just how well the Captur shapes up in urban Australia.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross 2023 Renault Captur

Verdict

The Toyota Yaris Cross Urban is a city-savvy SUV that’s easy to park, nimble in traffic, and relatively fun to drive. It’s cute as a button on the outside, but the cabin doesn’t quite match the price, and some of the tech feels a little behind the times compared to rivals. The hybrid powertrain definitely earns it points but is it worth the jump in price over its rivals? A hesitant yes, because who doesn't like efficiency? But it needs a cabin upgrade to stay truly competitive in our market.

Verdict

There’s no denying the Captur RS Line is expensive.

But it’s also sophisticated, cultured, comfy, friendly and fun, possessing a quality and capability normally expected – but rarely delivered as roundly – in more premium-branded small SUVs. Seen in this light, the Renault’s value is relative.

Better still, if the price is just too rich for you, there are three cheaper grades offering equal promise. Which is why the charming Captur deserves to succeed in Australia.

$40,800 before on-road costs

Based on new car retail price

Toyota Yaris Cross vs Renault Captur What's the difference?

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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Renault Captur
What's the difference?