2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Captiva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |