2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Volkswagen Citi 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 987 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Captiva | Citi |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 49 L |