2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Captiva and 2007 Chevrolet HHR were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 772 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Chevrolet HHR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Captiva | HHR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1073 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
