2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (345 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
