Kia Optima 2000 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
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| Body: | Sedan | 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: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Optima is available only with front wheel drive, while Chevrolet Captiva can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.7 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.2 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 134 - 181 HP | 127 - 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 - 245 NM | 220 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 - 10.6 seconds | 8.8 - 12.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 10.4 | 7.2 - 11.5 | |
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Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than 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: | 4.73 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.72 m | |
| Kia Optima is 9 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Optima is 31 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 930 litres | |
| Kia Optima has 14 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.7 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`903 | ~ 2`454 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4400 | |
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