Chevrolet Captiva 2011 vs Kia Sorento 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 251 NM | 436 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Captiva engine produces 34 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 185 NM less than Kia Sorento. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Captiva reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Captiva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Captiva consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Captiva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Captiva consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Captiva 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Captiva is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Captiva is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage space. Chevrolet Captiva has 38 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Captiva is 1.5 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, 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`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Chevrolet Captiva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Sorento, so Chevrolet Captiva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 10 600 | |
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