CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.4 DOHC AWD

Chevrolet Captiva 2011 2.4 petrol description

Crossover / SUV CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.4 DOHC AWD has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2013. 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 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 2011 2.4 DOHC AWD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.4 DOHC AWD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 187 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.4 DOHC AWD in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.3 litres per 100km (10.8 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.6 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 840 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Chevrolet real everyday fuel consumption is 11.8 litres per 100 km, which is 27% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Chevrolet Captiva fuel consumption.

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.

With the same engine there are also two other Chevrolet Captiva versions - with front wheel drive and manual gearbox (Chevrolet Captiva 2011 2.4 MT), and with automatic gearbox (CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.4 DOHC FWD AT 4x4) available:
Chevrolet Captiva 2011

CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.4 DOHC AWD technical data

Model: CHEVROLET Captiva 2.4 DOHC AWD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2011. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 2384 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 218 g/km
Power: 167 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 4600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 187 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.3 (combined) 12.3 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.8 l/100km (19.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
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: 97 litres or 477 litres for version with 5 seats
Trunk max capacity: 1577 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2304 kg

CHEVROLET Captiva 2011 2.4 DOHC AWD 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 2011 2.4 DOHC AWD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.7 litres (5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 8.5 litres (9 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 [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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