Chevrolet Captiva 2015 vs Kia Sportage 2008

 
Chevrolet Captiva
2015 - 2018
Kia Sportage
2008 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.7 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 167 HP175 HP
Torque: 230 NM241 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds10.5 seconds
Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 8 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Kia Sportage.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.810.0
The Chevrolet Captiva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Chevrolet Captiva consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Captiva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 730 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway790 km on highway
Chevrolet Captiva gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Engine production duration: 8 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet MalibuInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima, Hyundai Coupe
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.35 m
Width: 1.85 m1.84 m
Height: 1.73 m1.73 m
Chevrolet Captiva is larger, but slightly lower.
Chevrolet Captiva is 32 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 477 litres667 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
942 litresno data
Kia Sportage has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Captiva has 190 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. This could mean that the Chevrolet Captiva uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 1.5 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Chevrolet Captiva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`3522`170
Safety: no datano data
Quality:Chevrolet Captiva has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Chevrolet Captiva, so Chevrolet Captiva quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): no data4200
Pros and Cons: Chevrolet Captiva has
  • timing chain engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Kia Sportage has
  • timing belt engine
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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