2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1372 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (488 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
