2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 595 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Tahoe | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |