Chevrolet Captiva 2015 3.0 V6
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 3.0 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Chevrolet Captiva 2015 3.0 V6 has been produced from January, 2015 to December, 2018. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 258 horsepower on 6900 rpm - this is the most powerfull Chevrolet Captiva 2015 - 2018 version and torque 288 Nm (Newton metres) on 5800 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 220 up to 370 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Chevrolet Captiva 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 3.0 V6 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.

Chevrolet Captiva 2015 3.0 V6 technical data
Model: | Chevrolet Captiva 3.0 V6 | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2015. January ... 2018. December | ||
Engine: | 2994 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 258 HP ON 6900 RPM | Torque: | 288 NM ON 5800 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres (17.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.67m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.73m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | ||
Seats: | 7 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 477 litres |
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 3.0 V6 engine A30XH
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 2994 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 89 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 80.3 mm |
Compression ratio | 11.7 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 3.0 V6 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 5.7 litres (6 quarts) |
Power | 250 - 275 HP ON 6900 RPM |
Torque | 285 - 305 NM ON 5800 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Opel |
Start of production (year) | 2010 |
Duration of production | 15 years |
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All Chevrolet Captiva crossover [2015 - 2018] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.2 VCDi 16V
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds |
2.2 Diesel | 184 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.2 VCDi 16V 4x4 | 2.2 Diesel | 184 HP | - | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.4 Petrol | 167 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec | 2.4 Petrol | 167 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec 4x4 | 2.4 Petrol | 167 HP | - | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 3.0 V6 4x4
Most powerfull petrol version (258 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 258 HP | - | Automatic (6) | All wheel |