The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (06 - 11)
€ 36,500

€ 38,700

€ 36,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Captiva 3.2.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
67
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
67 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
3721 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
10.21 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
5N
Generation
C100
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
227 hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
219 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
219 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
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21.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
21.26 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
20 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
36 mpg
city
15 mpg
43 mpg
highway
27 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
674 mi
Range
351 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
674 mi
351 mi
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
121.3 kWh
217.9 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1261 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