2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 151 kg more than 2010 Ford Galaxy.
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 (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Galaxy.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Captiva | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.2 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 | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |