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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 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 446 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 (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 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 | 3195 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
