BMW X3 2010 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X3 engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power BMW X3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 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 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X3 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
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BMW X3 is larger, but lower. BMW X3 and Chevrolet Captiva are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 550 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version BMW X3 has more luggage space (by 85 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 670 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| 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`300 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 4400 | |
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