2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 2650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 500 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Silverado | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 100 L |