2008 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Grande Punto. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
Model | Grande Punto | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |