Chevrolet Captiva First generation

The Chevrolet Captiva First generation (2006–2018): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 41 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: C100, C140 · Sold in: European Union, France, and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,640–4,670 mm RDW | 4,637 mm |
| Width | 1,850–1,870 mm Traficom | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm RDW | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm RDW | 2,707 mm |
| Front track | 1,562–1,569 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,572–1,576 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,630–1,810 kg RDW | 1,655–1,820 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,730–1,910 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,180–2,505 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500–2,000 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5–7 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Boot space | – | 465 L |
| Fuel tank | – | 65 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 184–204 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 220–400 Nm ASTRA | 181–295 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/70R16, 235/55R18, 235/60R17, 235/50R19
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl), Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 64.3% (63.3–65.2) | 77.9% | 9,645 |
| 13 years and older | 56.9% (55.8–57.9) | 69.2% | 8,436 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47.9% | 34.0% |
| Brakes | 44.7% | 31.6% |
| Tyres | 39.5% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 37.5% | 22.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 30.7% | 12.0% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 29.2% | 12.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 41 versions of the Chevrolet Captiva First generation
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European Union 19 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | 2.2 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 171–179 g/km | 22,340 |
| 2011–2015 | 2.2 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | 186–202 g/km | 43,118 |
| 2011–2014 | 2.4 L | 123 kW (167 PS) | Petrol | 213–215 g/km | 4,064 |
| 2010–2014 | – | – | Diesel | 186–217 g/km | 988 |
| 2011–2014 | 3.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Petrol | 244–254 g/km | 211 |
| 2013–2014 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 203 g/km | 102 |
| 2013 | 2.2 L | – | Other fuel | 178 g/km | 2,860 |
| 2012 | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 208 g/km | 140 |
| 2012 | – | – | Petrol | 225 g/km | 36 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 211 g/km | 4,918 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 93 kW (126 PS) | Diesel | 188 g/km | 1,076 |
| 2011 | 2.4 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Petrol | 220 g/km | 780 |
| 2011 | 2.4 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | LPG | 204 g/km | 26 |
| 2011 | 3.2 L | 169 kW (230 PS) | Petrol | 264 g/km | 17 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 205 g/km | 34,224 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 219 g/km | 3,468 |
| 2010 | 2.4 L | – | LPG | 204 g/km | 850 |
| 2010 | 3.2 L | – | Petrol | 268 g/km | 152 |
| 2010 | 1.0 L | – | Diesel | 214 g/km | 10 |
United Kingdom 18 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–20142.2VCDi (163PS) FWD · 2.2 VCDi (163PS) FWD Stop/Start | 2.2 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 20142.2 VCDi (163PS) FWD Stop/Start | 2.2 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2013–20142.2VCDi (184PS) AWD · 2.2 VCDi (184PS) AWD Stop/Start | 2.2 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2013–20142.2 VCDi (184PS) AWD Auto | 2.2 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 7.9–8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 208–219 g/km |
| 20142.2 VCDi (184PS) AWD Stop/Start | 2.2 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 183 g/km |
| 20132.2VCDi (184PS) AWD Auto | 2.2 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 20122.2VCDi FWD (163PS) | 2.2 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 20122.2VCDi (163PS) FWD | 2.2 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 20122.2VCDi AWD (184PS) | 2.2 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 20122.2VCDi AWD (184PS) Auto | 2.2 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 20122.2VCDi (184PS) AWD | 2.2 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 20122.2VCDi (184PS) AWD Auto | 2.2 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 208 g/km |
| 2007–2010LT 4WD 5 seats · LT 4WD 7 seats · LTX 4WD 7 seats and 4 more trims | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2008–20102.0 VCDi LT 4WD 7 seats · 2.0 VCDi LTX 4WD 7 seats · 2.0 VCDi LTZ 4WD 7 seats | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 2009–20102.0 VCDi LS 2WD 5 seats · 2.0 VCDi LS 2WD 5 seats | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 191 g/km |
| 2007–2010LS 2WD 5 seats · 2.4 LS 2WD 5 seats | 2.4 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 217 g/km |
| 20082.0 VCDi LS 2WD 5 seats | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2007LT 4WD 7 seats · LTX 4WD 7 seats | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
France 4 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014CAPTIVA 2.2 VCDi (163ch) 7PL BVA6 4X2 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.5–8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 198–212 g/km |
| 2012–2014CAPTIVA 2.2 VCDi (163ch) 7PL BVM6 4X2 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2–6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 164–172 g/km |
| 2012–2014CAPTIVA 2.2 VCDi (184ch) 7PL BVA6 4X4 | – | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.9–8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 208–219 g/km |
| 2012–2014CAPTIVA 2.2 VCDi (184ch) 7PL BVM6 4X4 | – | 135 kW (184 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.4–6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 170–183 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





