Kia Sorento 2009 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 382 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento and Chevrolet Captiva have the same engine power, but Kia Sorento torque is 62 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35 | 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. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2009 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sorento 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento is 5 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1047 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 207 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 117 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.6 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Kia Sorento has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Kia Sorento, so Kia Sorento quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4400 | |
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