2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 338 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
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, both vehicles can yield 320 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 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Captiva | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |