Kia Optima 2000 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 151 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 15 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, but torque is 4 NM less than Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 368 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 97 litres). | |||
| 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`885 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4400 | |
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