2006 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Captiva and 2006 Saturn ION 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 Saturn ION (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 401 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION.
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 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION. 2006 Saturn ION has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Saturn ION will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Captiva | 2006 Saturn ION | |
Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
Model | Captiva | ION |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2403 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1444 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 49 L |