2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (228 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 610 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
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 (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Captiva | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |