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 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 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 465 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. 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 (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Captiva | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |