2011 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Kia Sedona 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sedona weights approximately 254 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Kia Sedona (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 2011 Kia Sedona 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 Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Kia Sedona | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Sedona | Captiva |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1984 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |