BMW 3 series 2018 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2011
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| Body: | Sedan | 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) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Chevrolet Captiva can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 3 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.2 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 - 382 HP | 163 - 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 - 580 NM | 230 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 8.4 seconds | 8.6 - 11.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 9.4 | 6.2 - 10.7 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Chevrolet Captiva. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.73 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 4 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
480 litres | 1577 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 3 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Captiva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Captiva (by 1097 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`159 | ~ 2`424 | |
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| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests, but Chevrolet Captiva is better rated in child safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 36 200 | 7000 | |
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