2010 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Captiva and 2010 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac Vibe. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Captiva | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Captiva | Vibe |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 49 L |