2006 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2009 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2009 Holden Captiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden Captiva (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Holden Captiva weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Holden 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Captiva. 2009 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis has manual transmission. 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2009 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Holden |
Model | Grandis | Captiva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |