2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 885 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris.
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2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Captiva | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |