2007 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avensis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 526 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avensis. 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 2009 Toyota Avensis. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avensis. 2009 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Captiva | Avensis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |