2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 570 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Cee'd. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Captiva | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
