Opel Antara 2011 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Opel Antara is more dynamic to drive. Opel Antara engine produces 13 HP more power than Chevrolet Captiva, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Thanks to more power Opel Antara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Antara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Antara consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Opel Antara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Antara consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Antara 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 | 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: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Opel Antara is 4 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Captiva, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Antara is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 419 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 46 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Antara is 0.8 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Opel Antara can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 4400 | |
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