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: | 11 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touran is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 27 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, but torque is 90 NM less than Volkswagen Touran. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 6.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Captiva consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Captiva could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 695 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
942 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Captiva has 218 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. This could mean that the Chevrolet Captiva uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 1047 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): | 2`377 | 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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