2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Holden Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Holden Captiva. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Holden Captiva weights approximately 343 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Because 2012 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Holden 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 Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Sportage | 2012 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Kia | Holden |
| Model | Sportage | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
