2010 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Captiva and 2010 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 763 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 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 Kia Carnival (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
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2010 Chevrolet Captiva | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Captiva | Carnival |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |