Chevrolet Captiva 2013 vs Kia Sorento 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 421 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 13 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Kia Sorento. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Captiva consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Captiva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Captiva consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Antara | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.75 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 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 97 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 97 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 477 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1577 litres | no data | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.8 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 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`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no 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 (€): | 8400 | 12 600 | |
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