2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2010 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 79 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Eos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Eos (320 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2010 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Colorado | Eos |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4423 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
