2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 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 515 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Captiva | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |