Chevrolet Captiva

Chevrolet Captiva: Which Version to Buy and Why

The Chevrolet Captiva in this catalogue is a 5-door SUV offered across three stages of its first generation: the original model from February 2006 to August 2011, the first restyling from September 2011 to January 2014, and the second restyling from September 2013 to December 2017. Choosing among them comes down to priorities.

The Chevrolet Captiva in this catalogue is a 5-door SUV offered across three stages of its first generation: the original model from February 2006 to August 2011, the first restyling from September 2011 to January 2014, and the second restyling from September 2013 to December 2017. Choosing among them comes down to priorities. The original range offers 5-speed transmissions and engines from 127 to 230 hp in the versions shown. The restyled ranges move most choices to 6-speed transmissions, add 2.2-litre diesels with as much as 400 Nm, and offer 3.0 AT gasoline versions with up to 264 hp. FWD can reduce weight and consumption in some otherwise similar versions, while AWD is available with gasoline and diesel power.

Chevrolet Captiva generations and version changes

The original first-generation Chevrolet Captiva is an SUV 5-doors produced from February 2006 to August 2011. The catalogue reports 16 modifications, with 12 shown in the supplied list. Its principal choices are 2.4 MT and 2.4 AT gasoline versions, 3.2 MT and 3.2 AT gasoline versions, and 2.0 MT diesel versions. Every listed transmission has 5 gears. Depending on the precise version, buyers can choose FWD or AWD.

The first restyling is also an SUV 5-doors, produced from September 2011 to January 2014, with 12 modifications. Its listed range includes 2.4 MT, 2.4 AT, 3.0 AT, 2.0 AT, 2.2 MT, and 2.2 AT. Most use 6-speed transmissions, although the 150 hp 2.0 AT has a 5-speed Automatic. The available drivetrains remain FWD and AWD.

The second restyling, produced from September 2013 to December 2017, is an SUV 5-doors with 11 modifications. It retains the broad formula of the preceding range: 2.0 AT, 2.2 MT, 2.2 AT, 2.4 MT, 2.4 AT, and 3.0 AT versions, with 6-speed Manual or Automatic transmissions and FWD or AWD. The 167 hp 2.4 AT AWD is the only listed modification extending to December 2017; the other listed modifications end in September 2015.

Chevrolet Captiva engine specs compared

The strongest specific output in the listed range belongs to the first-restyling 3.0 AT with 264 hp: its 2997 cc engine produces about 88.1 hp per litre. The second-restyling 2.0 AT with 167 hp is close at about 83.6 hp per litre, while the 184 hp 2.2-litre diesels produce about 82.5 hp per litre. The original 136 hp 2.4-litre engines deliver about 56.5 hp per litre, illustrating the scale of the change between the original and restyled powertrains.

Chevrolet Captiva performance, fuel consumption, and economy

For the original range, the quickest listed acceleration belongs to both 3.2 MT and 3.2 AT: 0–100 km/h takes 8.8 seconds and top speed is 204 km/h. Their combined consumption is 11.5 L/100 km. The 127 hp 2.0 MT FWD is slower at 12 seconds and 178 km/h, but its combined consumption is 7.2 L/100 km, which is 4.3 L/100 km below the 3.2 versions. The 150 hp 2.0 MT AWD records 11.5 seconds, 186 km/h, and 7.4 L/100 km.

Among original 2.4 MT choices, the 136 hp FWD version records 11.5 seconds, 185 km/h, and 9.3 L/100 km, while the 136 hp AWD version records the same acceleration and combined consumption but a 183 km/h top speed. The 140 hp 2.4 MT versions also record 11.5 seconds and 185 km/h; combined consumption for the AWD version is 9.3 L/100 km, while consumption for the FWD version is not measured. The original 136 hp 2.4 AT AWD records 12.5 seconds, 178 km/h, and 10.4 L/100 km. Consumption is not measured for the original 136 hp 2.4 AT FWD, 140 hp 2.4 AT FWD, or 140 hp 2.4 AT AWD; top speed is also not measured for the latter.

Within the first restyling, the 258 hp and 264 hp 3.0 AT versions reach 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, compared with 9 seconds for the 249 hp 3.0 AT. All three have a 198 km/h top speed and 10.7 L/100 km combined consumption. The 184 hp 2.2 MT is the diesel performance choice at 9.7 seconds and 200 km/h, while returning 6.6 L/100 km combined. That is 4.1 L/100 km less than each listed 3.0 AT.

The first-restyling 163 hp 2.2 MT records 9.9 seconds, 189 km/h, and 6.4 L/100 km. Its 2.2 AT counterpart records 11 seconds, 191 km/h, and 7.9 L/100 km. The 184 hp 2.2 AT also takes 11 seconds and reaches 191 km/h, but returns 7.7 L/100 km. For the 150 hp 2.0 AT, acceleration is 12.2 seconds and top speed is 180 km/h; consumption is not measured.

For the first-restyling 2.4 models, the FWD 2.4 MT takes 10.5 seconds, reaches 190 km/h, and consumes 9.3 L/100 km combined. The AWD 2.4 MT takes 10.3 seconds, reaches 186 km/h, and also consumes 9.3 L/100 km. The AWD 2.4 AT records 11.1 seconds, 175 km/h, and 9.3 L/100 km. The FWD 2.4 AT records 11 seconds and 175 km/h, while consumption is not measured.

In the second restyling, the 249 hp 3.0 AT is quickest at 8.6 seconds, followed by the 258 hp 3.0 AT at 9.3 seconds. Both reach 198 km/h; combined consumption is 10.7 and 10.5 L/100 km respectively. The 184 hp 2.2 MT reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds, tops out at 200 km/h, and returns 6.4 L/100 km. Compared with the 258 hp 3.0 AT, it gives up 74 hp but uses 4.1 L/100 km less on the combined cycle and has a 2 km/h higher listed top speed.

Both second-restyling 2.0 AT versions take 11.2 seconds, reach 184 km/h, and return 7.7 L/100 km combined. The 2.2 AT records 11 seconds, 191 km/h, and 7.9 L/100 km. The 2.4 MT FWD returns 8.9 L/100 km combined, 0.4 L/100 km less than the otherwise similarly powered 2.4 MT AWD; their acceleration times are 10.5 and 10.3 seconds. The 167 hp 2.4 AT AWD records 11 seconds, 175 km/h, and 9.3 L/100 km. Consumption for the 167 hp 2.4 AT FWD and every performance or consumption figure for the 182 hp 2.4 AT are not measured.

Chevrolet Captiva dimensions, kerb weight, and wheels

Exterior length, width, and height are not measured in the supplied data. Ground clearance is 200 mm for almost every listed version; the first-restyling 163 hp 2.2 MT and 163 hp 2.2 AT are listed at 198 mm. Every version has a 65-litre tank.

Kerb weight ranges from 1655 kg for the original 136 hp 2.4 MT FWD to 2018 kg for the first-restyling 163 hp 2.2 AT. Gross weight ranges from 2180 kg for the original 136 hp 2.4 MT FWD to 2538 kg for several 2.2 AT versions. Where gross weight is absent—including both second-restyling 2.0 AT versions and the first-restyling 2.0 AT—it is not measured.

The most favorable listed weight-to-power figure is about 7.16 kg/hp for the first-restyling 264 hp 3.0 AT, based on its 1890 kg kerb weight. The original 3.2 AT is about 7.85 kg/hp at 1805 kg and 230 hp. The second-restyling 184 hp 2.2 MT is about 10.61 kg/hp at 1953 kg, while the original 127 hp 2.0 MT is about 13.54 kg/hp at 1720 kg.

Listed wheel sizes include 215/70 R16, 235/60 R17, 235/55 R18, and 235/50 R19. Original versions with stated wheel data use combinations extending from 215/70 R16 to 235/55 R18. The first restyling lists 235/60 R17 and 235/55 R18 for selected versions. The second restyling adds 235/50 R19 to the stated 235/60 R17 and 235/55 R18 choices. Where wheel data is absent, wheel size is not measured.

Which Chevrolet Captiva version should you choose?

For the lowest measured combined consumption, choose the second-restyling 2.2 MT at 6.4 L/100 km, or the first-restyling 163 hp 2.2 MT, which also records 6.4 L/100 km. The second-restyling 2.2 MT is the stronger comparison: it has 184 hp and 400 Nm, versus 163 hp and 251 Nm for the earlier 2.2 MT. It also accelerates in 9.7 rather than 9.9 seconds and reaches 200 rather than 189 km/h.

For Automatic convenience with diesel torque, the second-restyling 2.2 AT supplies 184 hp and 400 Nm through a 6-speed Automatic with AWD. It uses 7.9 L/100 km combined. Buyers who do not require AWD can consider either second-restyling 2.0 AT: both are FWD, produce 400 Nm, and return 7.7 L/100 km combined, although their listed outputs differ at 163 and 167 hp.

For gasoline performance, the first-restyling 264 hp 3.0 AT combines the range’s highest listed power with 8.6-second acceleration and an approximately 7.16 kg/hp ratio. The second-restyling 249 hp 3.0 AT matches its 8.6-second acceleration, while the second-restyling 258 hp 3.0 AT records the lowest combined consumption among the listed 3.0 AT choices at 10.5 L/100 km.

For a simpler gasoline choice, the 2.4 MT deserves attention. In the second restyling, FWD reduces kerb weight from 1843 to 1768 kg and combined consumption from 9.3 to 8.9 L/100 km compared with the AWD version. AWD, however, improves the listed acceleration time from 10.5 to 10.3 seconds. Both deliver 167 hp and 230 Nm through a 6-speed Manual.

The original generation makes sense when a 5-speed version is specifically desired. Its 150 hp 2.0 MT AWD provides 320 Nm and 7.4 L/100 km combined consumption, while the 230 hp 3.2 MT and 3.2 AT provide the original range’s strongest acceleration and top speed. On the supplied figures alone, however, the restyled 184 hp 2.2 MT stands out as the most balanced choice: 400 Nm, AWD, a 6-speed Manual, 9.7-second acceleration, a 200 km/h top speed, and combined consumption as low as 6.4 L/100 km.