2010 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Captiva and 2010 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
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2010 Chevrolet Captiva | 2010 Kia Carens | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Captiva | Carens |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12 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 | 1730 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |