2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 171 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
Model | Touareg | Colorado |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |