Chevrolet Captiva 2015 vs Volkswagen Touran 2006
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Captiva) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Touran) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, but torque is 90 NM less than Volkswagen Touran. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.64 m | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is larger. Chevrolet Captiva is 26 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 477 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1989 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touran, 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 (kg): | no data | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Chevrolet Captiva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Touran has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Chevrolet Captiva, so Chevrolet Captiva quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2800 | |
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