2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 137 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (580 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avalanche | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
