Kia Carens 2013 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006

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Kia Carens
2013 - 2016
Chevrolet Captiva
2006 - 2011
Body: Minivan / MPVCrossover / SUV
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: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Kia Carens is available only with front wheel drive, while Chevrolet Captiva can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.02.0 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 115 - 166 HP127 - 230 HP
Torque: 164 - 330 NM220 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 - 13 seconds8.8 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.7 - 7.97.2 - 11.5
Kia Carens petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Chevrolet Captiva. On average, Kia Carens equipped with diesel engines consume 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.53 m4.64 m
Width: 1.81 m1.85 m
Height: 1.61 m1.72 m
Kia Carens is smaller.
Kia Carens is 12 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Captiva, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 11 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 492 litres465 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1650 litres930 litres
Kia Carens has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia Carens has 27 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Captiva. The Chevrolet Captiva may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 720 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters12.1 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 1.3 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`202~ 2`454
Safety:
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 84004400
Pros and Cons: Kia Carens has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher safety
Chevrolet Captiva has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower price
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