2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1178 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | SSR | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
