2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 308 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4818 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
