The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (06 - 11)
€ 26,100
€ 38,700
€ 26,100
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 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
66.4
71.2
80.4
67.7
72.8
83.3
71.2 in
Width
72.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.3 in
66.4 in
Height
67.7 in
102.5
174.3
106.5
182.5
174.3 in
Length
182.5 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
3364 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
780 lb
18.82 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
5N
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
227 hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
219 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
219 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
20 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
38 mpg
highway
27 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
537 mi
Range
351 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
351 mi
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Environmental Impact
140.2 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
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
217.9 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
