2011 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Captiva and 2011 Kia Carnival 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 85 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 255 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carnival. 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Captiva | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
