Chevrolet Captiva 2013 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Captiva and BMW X3 have the same engine power, but Chevrolet Captiva torque is 20 NM more than BMW X3. Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Captiva consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Captiva could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Captiva consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Captiva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Antara | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.66 m | |
| Chevrolet Captiva is 3 cm longer than the BMW X3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 97 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 97 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 477 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1577 litres | 1600 litres | |
| In 5-seat version BMW X3 has more luggage space (by 73 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 23 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW X3, which means Chevrolet Captiva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 13 000 | |
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