2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 8 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen GTI (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 990 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen GTI. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1779 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
