2010 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2010 Ford Focus and 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 540 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Focus | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Focus | Captiva |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |