2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (280 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 503 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | Express |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.3 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 117 L |
