Chevrolet Captiva 2006 vs BMW X3 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| 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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Captiva consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Captiva consumes 3 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 | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 940 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) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X3 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: | 530'000 km | 330'000 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 | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Captiva and BMW X3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 465 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 465 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
930 litres | 1600 litres | |
| In 5-seat version BMW X3 has more luggage space (by 85 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 670 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X3. | |||
| 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`290 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 13 200 | |
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