2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford S-Max. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford S-Max would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford S-Max (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 164 kg more than 2008 Ford S-Max.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2008 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | S-Max | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |