BMW 8 series 1989 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
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| Body: | Coupe | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 8 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Chevrolet Captiva can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.6 | 2.0 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 - 381 HP | 127 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 - 550 NM | 220 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 - 7.8 seconds | 8.8 - 12.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 - 18.0 | 7.2 - 11.5 | |
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BMW 8 series petrol engines consumes on average 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Chevrolet Captiva. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Captiva can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.72 m | |
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BMW 8 series is larger, but lower. BMW 8 series is 13 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 8 series is 39 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 930 litres | |
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Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 8 series has 145 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Captiva. This could mean that the BMW 8 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 8 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`230 | ~ 2`454 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 4400 | |
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