The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (08 - 08)
€ 26,100

€ 39,700

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 LPG.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
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 LPG
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 LPG
5N
Generation
C100
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 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 LPG
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 LPG
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
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 LPG
▶ 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 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
25 mpg
city
12 mpg
38 mpg
highway
24 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
537 mi
Range
250 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
250 mi
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
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).
194.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
194.6 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
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