2008 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 588 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | HR-V | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
