Chevrolet Captiva 2010 running costs in United Kingdom

Official UK VCA archive (2000–2013) figure for the 2010 Chevrolet Captiva: 32–37 mpg (UK), 197–217 g/km CO₂. At United Kingdom prices (£1.86/L diesel), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about £2,730 — £0.14 per mile.

Official figures — 2010 Chevrolet Captiva

Fuel typesDiesel · Petrol
Official consumption31.7–37.2 mpg (UK)
CO₂ (official)197–217 g/km
Engine size1,991–2,405 cc
Configurations in source data2
Data sourceUK VCA archive (2000–2013) — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP)

What it costs to run in United Kingdom

Diesel (37.2 mpg (UK))£2,730/year
MOT£54.85/year
Typical annual road tax£190/year
Estimated annual running cost£2,975/year ≈ £248/month

Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United Kingdom prices shown above (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, Sep 2026 (164.4p)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.

How it compares with other diesel cars in United Kingdom

The average diesel car in our United Kingdom dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2010 Chevrolet Captiva uses 7.6 L/100km — about 35.7% more than that average, or roughly £718 extra a year at 12,000 miles.

2010 Chevrolet Captiva — configurations in the official data

FuelConsumptionCO₂EnginePowerSource variant
Diesel7.6 L/100km197 g/km1991 cc2.0 VCDi LTZ 4WD 7 seats · 6 variants (median NEDC)
Petrol8.9 L/100km217 g/km2405 cc2.4 LS 2WD 5 seats

Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA archive (2000–2013), grouped across 2 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.

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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.