2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.
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 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Captiva | Durango |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 4701 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 102 L |