The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (07 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (08 - 08)
€ 27,200

€ 39,700

€ 27,200
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
3574 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
571 lb
13.78 %

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)

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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)
*CTH*
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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 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
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
24.15 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
28 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
18 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
22 mpg
city
12 mpg
34 mpg
highway
24 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
473 mi
Range
250 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
473 mi
250 mi
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
Environmental Impact
159.2 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
159.2 kWh
194.6 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 LPG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 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
1210 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