The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic 2WD (7-seater) (Gasoline) (09 - 11)
€ 25,600

€ 29,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT 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 2.4 EcoLogic.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
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 BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
3329 lb
Curb Weight
4017 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
688 lb
17.13 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
5N
Generation
C100
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
124 hp
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
▶ REPLAY
22.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.4 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
22.49 lb/hp
32.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
593 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
593 mi
444 mi
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
Environmental Impact
127 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 kWh
172.4 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 2.4 EcoLogic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft











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