2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 673 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (350 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avalanche | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
