Mazda CX-7 2009 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Captiva is a more dynamic driving. Mazda CX-7 engine produces 11 HP less power than Chevrolet Captiva, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mazda CX-7 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda CX-7 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda CX-7 could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda CX-7 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Used also on Opel Antara | |
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
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Mazda CX-7 is larger, but lower. Mazda CX-7 is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Captiva, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda CX-7 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 1577 litres | |
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Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-7 has 22 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Captiva. This could mean that the Mazda CX-7 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Captiva (by 803 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda CX-7 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Mazda CX-7 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`430 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Chevrolet Captiva scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 7000 | |
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