2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 197 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2007 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda CR-V | 2009 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | CR-V | Captiva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |