2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (439 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
