2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 459 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (252 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Colorado | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
