Chevrolet Captiva 2013 vs Subaru Forester 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 288 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 78 HP more power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Subaru Forester. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.2 | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Captiva consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Captiva could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Forester 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is larger. Chevrolet Captiva is 8 cm longer than the Subaru Forester, 5 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 97 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 97 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 477 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1577 litres | 1577 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Subaru Forester has more luggage space (by 11 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 Subaru Forester, 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: | 2`352 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 10 000 | |
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