2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet SSR and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (401 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet SSR. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | SSR | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 444 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |