2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Captiva (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Captiva | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |