2011 Toyota Avalon vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Avalon. 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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalon | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
