I put this page up so that you can compare the 120 series Toyota LandCruiser Prado LC4 to the Holden Captiva. The thing with the Captiva is that it is marketed under different names in different countries. Namely Daewoo Winstorm – Saturn Vue – Opel Antara and so forth. Whatever the Captiva is called in your country the basics are essentially the same. Furthermore it is not a competitor to the Prado as the Captiva is smaller and certainly more down market. I’ve put up this page purely out of interest.
The Captiva is a whole lot smaller than the Prado and clearly less flexible but still something else to look at if the Prado is not what you’re looking for. There are two versions for the SUV, the Captiva 5 and the Captiva 7. The Captiva can seat up to 7 but it will be a tight fit. Honestly try the Honda Odyssey for how things should be with a van like body.
It’s exterior design is conservative and will appeal to most. The interior likewise although materials are pretty good is not as high quality compared to others. That also depends on which interior you get. The top range model gets the Opel interior treatment which is similar to that used for the Astra. The Standard and mid range models get the Daewoo interior.
It seems like a decent urban focused SUV however its pricing is a tad high compared to other brands in the same category. However in 2010, in order to boost sales it was lowered to under $30,000 for certain models. We think the price drop is completely justified – once you drive it.
When we drove it to compare it with the Honda CRV we were NOT impressed with its levels of refinement or driving ability especially the old school engine dynamics and noise compared to the lively Honda CRV. See later reviews for a more detailed comparison. The Captiva Vs the Prado easily demonstrates why the Prado is more expensive, the Captiva is a bag of loose bolts while the Prado is a Louis Vitton purse with silk lining.
| 120 series LandCruiser Prado (2002-2010) |
Holden Captiva |
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| Engines | |
| 1GR-FE – V6 Petrol 4 Litre (3956cc) Quad Cam with VVTi EFI Claimed 179Kw 5200RPM Claimed 376Nm 3800RPM (Auto) Claimed 343Nm 2400RPM (Man) 1KD-FTV – IL4 Diesel 1KZ-TE – IL4 Diesel (2003-2006) |
V6 Petrol IL4 Diesel
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| Weight | |
| Kerb weight 1900-2190 Kg Towing capacity up to 2500 Kg |
1770-1805Kg Towing capacity up to 2000kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| 180 litres V6 Petrol 13.6 litres per 100km (1GR-FE) V6 Diesel 9.3 litres per 100km (1KD-FTV) |
65 litres V6 Petrol 11.6 litres per 100km IL4 Diesel 8.7 litres (Auto) per 100km IL4 Diesel 7.2 litres (Man) per 100km |
| Other specifications | |
| 5 Speed Auto or 6 speed manual transmission Overall height/width 1905/1875 Overall length/wheelbase 4850/2790 Track (front/rear) 1575/1575 NCAP safety rating 4/5 |
5 speed Auto or 5 speed manual transmission Overall height 1700-1720 Overall width 1849-1850 Overall length 4637-4570 Wheelbase 2707 Track (front/rear) 1562/1572 |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach 32 Departure 24-25 Breakover 22 Min ground clearance 220mm Water Fording depth 700mm Max 4WD system: AWD with selectable modes |
Angle of: (degrees) Approach 24.2 – 24.4 Departure 22.2 – 23.3 Minimum ground clearance 200mm |
| Performance | |
| Toyota Landcruiser Prado performance figures | |
| Pricing | |
| 2009 $47,100 – 79,500 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, on road costs and specials accessories etc… |
2009 $37,490 – 44,490 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, on road costs and specials accessories etc… |