2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. (431 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Avalanche | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5325 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |