The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Captiva 3.2 4WD Automatic (7-seater) (06 - 11)
€ 30,700

€ 38,700

€ 30,700
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 DPF 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 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
3673 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
11.39 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 6600 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
227 hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
219 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
219 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
▶ REPLAY
26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
26.62 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
20 mpg
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
40 mpg
highway
27 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
552 mi
Range
351 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
351 mi
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Environmental Impact
148.1 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 DPF
148.1 kWh
217.9 kWh
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
425 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Captiva 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1265 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