2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
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 Alfa Romeo 159 (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Captiva | 159 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |