2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Captiva and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 177 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Captiva | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
