Kia Sorento 2012 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 436 NM | 251 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 185 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Captiva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Captiva 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| 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 (€): | 10 400 | 6000 | |
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