Chevrolet Captiva 2006 vs Nissan X-Trail 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Captiva and Nissan X-Trail have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan X-Trail is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Captiva consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Captiva could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Captiva consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan X-Trail 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan X-Trail might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan X-Trail 2007 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is larger. Chevrolet Captiva is 1 cm longer than the Nissan X-Trail, 7 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 465 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 465 litres | 479 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
930 litres | 1742 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Nissan X-Trail has more luggage space (by 14 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan X-Trail (by 812 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 0.7 metres more than that of the Nissan X-Trail, 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`505 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Nissan X-Trail has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Nissan X-Trail, so Nissan X-Trail quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 4200 | |
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