Chevrolet Captiva 2013 vs Kia Sorento 2012

 
Chevrolet Captiva
2013 - 2014
Kia Sorento
2012 - 2014
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP150 HP
Torque: 400 NM382 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds11.1 seconds
Chevrolet Captiva is more dynamic to drive.
Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 34 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.46.4
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1010 km in combined cycle1090 km in combined cycle
1160 km on highway1340 km on highway
Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

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

Engines

Engine production duration: 14 years15 years
Engine spread: Used also on Opel AntaraInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.69 m
Width: 1.85 m1.89 m
Height: 1.76 m1.75 m
Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Captiva is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 1 cm higher.
Seats: 7 seatsno data
Trunk capacity: 97 litres515 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: 97 litresno data
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: 477 litres515 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1577 litresno data
In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 38 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 1.5 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Chevrolet Captiva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric 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`5052`510
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

low
Chevrolet Captiva has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Sorento, so Chevrolet Captiva quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 840012 600
Pros and Cons: Chevrolet Captiva has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
Kia Sorento has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • electric power steering
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