2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 721 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Captiva | Territory |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
