Chevrolet Captiva 2013 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 182 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 11 HP more power than Subaru Forester, but torque is 2 NM less than Subaru Forester. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Captiva consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Captiva could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester 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: | 4.58 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Chevrolet Captiva is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1598 litres | 1577 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 1.7 metres more than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Chevrolet Captiva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 10 200 | |
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