2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Nissan Livina
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Livina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Livina would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 560 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Livina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Nissan Livina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Captiva | Livina |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |