Chevrolet Captiva 2015 vs Kia Sorento 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 436 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 13 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Kia Sorento. Despite less power, Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Captiva consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Captiva could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Captiva is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 477 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
942 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 1.5 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, 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`505 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Chevrolet Captiva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Sorento, so Chevrolet Captiva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 000 | |
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