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. In terms of performance, 2008 Mini Cooper (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Captiva | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
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 | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 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 - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |