Chevrolet Captiva 2013 vs Kia Sorento 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 382 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 34 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Antara | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sorento 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 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 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 97 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 97 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 477 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1577 litres | no data | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 38 litres). | |||
| 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 (€): | 7600 | 11 000 | |
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