Chevrolet Captiva 2015 vs Volkswagen Touran 2010
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 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: | 167 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.9 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 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Touran is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Captiva consumes 3.5 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 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touran gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet Malibu | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Touran might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.67 m | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is larger. Chevrolet Captiva is 28 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touran, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 5 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`352 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Touran has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volkswagen Touran, so Volkswagen Touran quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 7000 | |
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