Kia Sorento 2012 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 174 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 7 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, but torque is 5 NM less than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.3 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Captiva engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1598 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`329 | |
| 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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