Mitsubishi Outlander 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: | 167 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 222 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander and Chevrolet Captiva have the same engine power, but Mitsubishi Outlander torque is 8 NM less than Chevrolet Captiva. Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.3 | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Outlander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Outlander 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi Outlander can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.66 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is smaller. Mitsubishi Outlander is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Captiva, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 292 litres | 97 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1792 litres | 1598 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage space (by 195 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 194 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.7 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Mitsubishi Outlander 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`210 | 2`329 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mitsubishi Outlander quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 8000 | |
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