2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 718 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Captiva | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |