2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo XC70 would be higher. At 2,519 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Volvo XC70.
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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Captiva | XC70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |