2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,403 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (201 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Audi A4 (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A4 | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
