2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Captiva and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Captiva | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |