2006 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Captiva and 2006 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 670 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Captiva (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Captiva | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Captiva | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |