Kia Sorento 2012 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 436 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 13 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sorento consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2012 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1577 litres | |
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Kia Sorento has more luggage capacity. Kia Sorento has 38 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1 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 | ||
| 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 | 6600 | |
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