2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2006 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Ford Maverick.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Maverick. 2006 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2006 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Captiva | Maverick |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |