2009 Citroen Xsara vs. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2009 Citroen Xsara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 662 kg more than 2009 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen Xsara. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen Xsara | 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Citroen | Chevrolet |
Model | Xsara | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1989 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 | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |