2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva and 2008 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 249 kg more than 2008 Volvo C30.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo C30. 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 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.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
Model | Captiva | C30 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1661 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |