2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2010 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 461 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avensis. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Avensis. 2010 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Captiva | 2010 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Captiva | Avensis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |