Kia Sorento 2012 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 421 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 13 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sorento consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | 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. | |||
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 (€): | 12 600 | 8400 | |
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