Chevrolet Captiva Sport vs Nissan Xterra
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2015 Nissan Xterra
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS Fleet | X |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2015 | 2015 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,370 | $23,660 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $8,199 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $10,269 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $14,814 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 3 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| City MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 21.1 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 261 hp (best) |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 56.4 cu ft | 65.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,024 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,801 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in (best) | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.1 in (best) | 178.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 67 in | 74.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Captiva SportLS Fleet | Nissan XterraX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | — | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side pole | — | Not Rated |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Captiva Sport | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS Fleet $24,370 MSRP(Currently comparing) | X $23,660 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | LS Fleet $25,155 MSRP | X $25,710 MSRP |
| 3 | LT Fleet $25,985 MSRP | S $25,670 MSRP |
| 4 | LTZ Fleet $29,505 MSRP | S $26,670 MSRP |
| 5 | — | S $27,720 MSRP |
| 6 | — | PRO-4X $30,590 MSRP |
| 7 | — | PRO-4X $31,640 MSRP |
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Chevrolet Captiva Sport vs Nissan Xterra FAQ
- Which is better: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport vs 2015 Nissan Xterra on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2015 Nissan Xterra starts lower at $23,660. Live Nissan Xterra listings start at $8,199.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,660).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on horsepower in this comparison (261).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- The 2015 Nissan Xterra leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport vs 2015 Nissan Xterra?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Xterra (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).