2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra.
Because 2005 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (310 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sierra | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 2299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |
