2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 765 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Captiva | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |