2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (221 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Corolla | Captiva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |