BMW 8 series 1992 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 297 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW 8 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 8 series engine produces 12 HP less power than Chevrolet Captiva, but torque is 203 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Despite less power, BMW 8 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 8 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 8 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.76 m | |
| BMW 8 series is 14 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 8 series is 42 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 320 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 4400 | |
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