Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD

Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD has been produced from January, 2006 to January, 2011. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 2200 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 183 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD fuel consumption is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Chevrolet real everyday fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100 km, which is 22% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Chevrolet Captiva fuel consumption.

Chevrolet Captiva safety

During safety testing Chevrolet Captiva has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Chevrolet Captiva is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Chevrolet Captiva got two stars.

With the same engine there are also two other Chevrolet Captiva versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 MT), and with automatic gearbox (Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD AT) available:
Chevrolet Captiva 2006

Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD technical data

Model: Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 4WD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2006. January ... 2011. January 
Engine: 2405 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 136 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 2200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 183 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined) 12.6 (urban) 7.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km (20.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.64m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.72m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters
Ground clearance: 200 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 7 seats
Trunk capacity: 465 litres or 465 litres for version with 5 seats
Trunk max capacity: 930 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2395 kg

Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD engine Z24SED

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 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 2405 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 87.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 100 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 136 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 220 NM ON 2200 RPM
Engine manufacturer Opel
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 5 years

All Chevrolet Captiva crossover [2006 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Chevrolet Captiva 2007 2.0 VCDi Jan 2007 — Dec 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 127 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2007 2.0 VCDI 4x4 Jan 2007 — Jan 2011 2.0 Diesel 127 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.0 VCDi Jan 2006 — Dec 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.0 VCDI 4x4 Jul 2006 — Jan 2011 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.0 VCDI 4x4 Jul 2006 — Jan 2011 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 Jul 2006 — Jan 2011

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 136 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 136 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 2.4 4WD 2.4 Petrol 136 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 3.2 4x4 Jul 2006 — Jan 2011

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds

3.2 Petrol 230 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Chevrolet Captiva 2006 reviews
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