Kia Sorento 2012 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 382 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento engine produces 34 HP less power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Chevrolet Captiva. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35 | Used also on Opel Antara | |
| 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 2012 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 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento is 1 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 97 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 97 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 515 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1577 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1.5 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Kia Sorento 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): | 2`510 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Chevrolet Captiva has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Sorento, so Chevrolet Captiva quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 7600 | |
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