2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Captiva and 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 299 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Tiguan (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Captiva | Tiguan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |