2007 Renault Trafic 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 Renault Trafic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Trafic would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Trafic.
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 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Trafic has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Trafic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Renault Trafic | 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
Model | Trafic | Captiva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |