2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Mini Cooper 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 610 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mini Cooper. 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, both vehicles can yield 220 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. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Captiva | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1598 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 | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |