2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Volkswagen Fox were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 209 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. 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 Colorado (251 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Fox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Volkswagen Fox | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Colorado | Fox |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
