2011 Kia Borrego vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 555 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Borrego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Kia Borrego | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Borrego | Captiva |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |