Mitsubishi Outlander 2009 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 232 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Outlander is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Outlander engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Outlander reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Outlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Outlander consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 215 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 4007, Citroen C-Crosser | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.72 m | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Outlander is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 774 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 774 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1691 litres | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Mitsubishi Outlander has more luggage space (by 309 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Outlander (by 761 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Outlander is 1.5 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Mitsubishi Outlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mitsubishi Outlander has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Outlander, so Mitsubishi Outlander quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
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