2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Suburban | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |