2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 5 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1678 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 304 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
