Kia Sorento 2012 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2013

 
Kia Sorento
2012 - 2014
Chevrolet Captiva
2013 - 2014
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.2 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 197 HP184 HP
Torque: 436 NM400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds11 seconds
Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive.
Kia Sorento engine produces 13 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.47.9
Real fuel consumption: 9.0 l/100km10.9 l/100km
The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 940 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
1120 km on highway1000 km on highway
770 km with real consumption590 km with real consumption
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

Engine production duration: 15 years14 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai GrandeurUsed 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 m4.67 m
Width: 1.89 m1.85 m
Height: 1.75 m1.76 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 data7 seats
Trunk capacity: 515 litres97 litres
Trunk capacity with 7 seats: no data97 litres
Trunk capacity with 5 seats: 515 litres477 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1577 litres
In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 38 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters12.3 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 steeringHydraulic 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`5102`505
Safety: no datano 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 6008400
Pros and Cons: Kia Sorento has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • electric power steering
Chevrolet Captiva has
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
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