2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Colorado | Transporter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |