Chevrolet Orlando 2011 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Orlando engine produces 9 HP less power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Chevrolet Captiva. Despite less power, Chevrolet Orlando reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Orlando is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Orlando consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Orlando over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Orlando consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Orlando gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 530'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.65 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.72 m | |
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Chevrolet Orlando is larger, but lower. Chevrolet Orlando is 1 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Orlando is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 458 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1499 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 7 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Orlando (by 569 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Orlando is 0.2 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4400 | |
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