Chevrolet Captiva 2006 vs BMW X3 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
|
BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
|
The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Captiva consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Captiva could require 300 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 BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 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) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 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: | 5 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Chevrolet Captiva is 7 cm longer than the BMW X3, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 465 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 465 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
930 litres | 1560 litres | |
| In 5-seat version BMW X3 has more luggage space (by 15 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 630 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Chevrolet Captiva can be easier 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`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 6800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Chevrolet Captiva has
|
BMW X3 has
| |