Chevrolet Captiva 2011 vs Mazda CX-7 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 11 HP more power than Mazda CX-7, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda CX-7 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Captiva consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Captiva could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Captiva consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 69 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda CX-7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Antara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Captiva engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Captiva is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-7, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1577 litres | 774 litres | |
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Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Captiva has 22 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-7. The Mazda CX-7 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Captiva (by 803 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-7, which means Chevrolet Captiva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`430 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Chevrolet Captiva scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 6200 | |
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