2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Captiva and 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 434 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle. (315 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Captiva | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
