2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado and 2006 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 860 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
