Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mitsubishi Outlander) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Chevrolet Captiva) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 10 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, but torque is 107 NM less than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Captiva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Outlander could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 640 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 530'000 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: | 22 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis, Mitsubishi Eclipse | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Outlander 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: | 4.54 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.72 m | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is smaller. Mitsubishi Outlander is 10 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Captiva, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 402 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 402 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 63 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 775 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 0.1 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 4800 | |
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