2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Thesis (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lancia Thesis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Thesis. (308 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Thesis. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Thesis has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Thesis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Lancia Thesis | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
Model | Thesis | Captiva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |