Chevrolet Captiva 2013 vs Mitsubishi Outlander 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 249 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 288 NM | 292 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 19 HP more power than Mitsubishi Outlander, but torque is 4 NM less than Mitsubishi Outlander. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Captiva consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Captiva could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Mitsubishi Outlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 19 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is larger. Chevrolet Captiva is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 97 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 97 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 477 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1577 litres | 1792 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage space (by 195 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 1.7 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Outlander, 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`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mitsubishi Outlander quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 9200 | |
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