BMW X3 2006 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 68 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X3 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the BMW X3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 530'000 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 Chevrolet Captiva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
| BMW X3 is 7 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Captiva, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 480 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1560 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version BMW X3 has more luggage space (by 15 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 630 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means BMW X3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`355 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 4600 | |
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