2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 289 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Captiva | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
