2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 485 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
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 | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Captiva | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |