2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (228 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 291 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Captiva | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |