2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 35 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 1046 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 Volkswagen Polo (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Captiva | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |