2007 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 540 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Focus | 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Focus | Captiva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |