Mitsubishi Outlander 2010 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing 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: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 27 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Outlander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander 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: | 480'000 km | 530'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi L 200, Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Captiva engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 774 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage space (by 309 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 761 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.9 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mitsubishi Outlander quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 4400 | |
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