2011 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2011 Kia Carens

To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Captiva and 2011 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 214 kg more than 2011 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Chevrolet Captiva 2011 Kia Carens
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Captiva Carens
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1990 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 17.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 178 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 11 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1845 kg 1631 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 55 L


 

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