2002 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A4 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A4 | 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A4 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
