Chevrolet Captiva 2015 vs Toyota Avensis 2012

 
Chevrolet Captiva
2015 - 2018
Toyota Avensis
2012 - 2015
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
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: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.4 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 167 HP152 HP
Torque: 230 NM196 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds10 seconds
Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 15 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Toyota Avensis.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data6.9
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres60 litres
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)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 420'000 km350'000 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: 8 years18 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet MalibuInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect.
Toyota Avensis 2012 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ...  More about Toyota Avensis 2012 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.67 m4.71 m
Width: 1.85 m1.81 m
Height: 1.73 m1.48 m
Chevrolet Captiva is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 25 cm higher.
Seats: 7 seatsno data
Trunk capacity: 477 litres509 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: 477 litresno data
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: no data509 litres
Turning diameter: 12.3 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Chevrolet Captiva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): no data2`050
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

average
Toyota Avensis has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): no data7800
Pros and Cons: Chevrolet Captiva has
  • more power
  • has 4x4 drive
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Toyota Avensis has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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