Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec

Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec has been produced from January, 2015 to December, 2018. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 167 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 4600 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-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 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.

Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec fuel consumption is 8.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (11.4 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Chevrolet Captiva 2015 - 2018 versions, fuel consumption in city - 11.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there are also two other Chevrolet Captiva versions - with automatic gearbox (Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec AT 4x4) available:
Chevrolet Captiva 2015

Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec technical data

Model: Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 Ecotec
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2015. January ... 2018. December 
Engine: 2384 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 167 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 4600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.8 (combined) 11.6 (urban) 7.2 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.67m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.73m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters
Trunk capacity: 477 litres
Trunk max capacity: 942 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2352 kg

Chevrolet Captiva 2015 2.4 Ecotec engine A24XE

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 2384 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 88 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 98 mm
Compression ratio 10.4 : 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 2.4 Ecotec oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.7 litres (5 quarts)
Power 165 - 175 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 215 - 235 NM ON 4600 RPM
Engine manufacturer Opel
Start of production (year) 2010
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on Opel Antara Chevrolet Malibu

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Chevrolet Captiva crossover [2015 - 2018] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
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
Only version with manual transmission

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
Chevrolet Captiva 2015 reviews
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