The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (06 - 11)
€ 32,800

€ 38,700

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 7.3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
60.4
71.1
80.1
67.7
72.8
83.3
71.1 in
Width
72.8 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
60.4 in
Height
67.7 in
106.3
171.5
106.5
182.5
171.5 in
Length
182.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
3514 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
631 lb
15.22 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
DE
Generation
C100
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6600 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
227 hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
219 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
219 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
20 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
20 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
No data
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
2055 mi
Range
351 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
351 mi
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Environmental Impact
24.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
217.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
217.9 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft