Ford EcoSport 2012 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Ford EcoSport engine produces 4 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, but torque is 34 NM less than Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.3 | |
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The Ford EcoSport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford EcoSport consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Ford EcoSport over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Captiva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Chevrolet Captiva 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.72 m | |
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Ford EcoSport is smaller. Ford EcoSport is 63 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Captiva, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Ford EcoSport is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 333 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 333 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 132 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 308 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford EcoSport is 1.5 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Ford EcoSport can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 1`800 | 2`395 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 4400 | |
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