2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Audi A8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Audi A8 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
Model | A8 | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3195 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |