2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 101 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sorento | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
