Subaru Forester 2008 vs Chevrolet Captiva 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Forester engine produces 3 HP less power than Chevrolet Captiva, but torque is 30 NM more than Chevrolet Captiva. Despite less power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva, which means that by driving the Subaru Forester over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Captiva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester 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: | 350'000 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: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.56 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 8 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Captiva, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 465 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 450 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 930 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Chevrolet Captiva has more luggage space (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 0.9 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Captiva, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`505 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Captiva has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3200 | |
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