2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Honda Element were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 730 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
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 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Honda Element | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Captiva | Element |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |