Chevrolet Captiva 2011 3.0

Chevrolet Captiva 2011 3.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Chevrolet Captiva 2011 3.0 has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2013. 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 2011 - 2013 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 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 2011 3.0 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Chevrolet Captiva 2011 3.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 198 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Chevrolet Captiva 2011 3.0 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.7 litres per 100km (9.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 15.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.

Chevrolet Captiva safety

During safety testing Chevrolet Captiva has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Chevrolet Captiva is evaluated with very good rate 88 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 82 from 100, for pedestrian protection Chevrolet Captiva got 48 points from 100.
Chevrolet Captiva safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

Chevrolet Captiva 2011

Chevrolet Captiva 2011 3.0 technical data

Model: Chevrolet Captiva 3.0
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2011. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 2994 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 252 g/km
Power: 258 HP ON 6900 RPM Torque: 288 NM ON 5800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 198 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.7 (combined) 15.5 (urban) 8.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.67m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.73m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 477 litres or 97 litres for version with 7 seats
Trunk max capacity: 1577 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2352 kg

Chevrolet Captiva 2011 3.0 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
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 2011 3.0 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 14 years

All Chevrolet Captiva crossover [2011 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.2 DSL FWD

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.2 Diesel 163 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.2 DSL FWD 2.2 Diesel 163 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2011 2.2D 2.2 Diesel 184 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2011 2.2D 2.2 Diesel 184 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.2 DSL AWD 2.2 Diesel 184 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.2 DSL AWD 2.2 Diesel 184 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2011 2.4

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 167 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.4 DOHC AWD 2.4 Petrol 167 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.4 DOHC FWD 4x4 2.4 Petrol 167 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2011 3.0 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds

3.0 Petrol 258 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2011 reviews
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