2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 429 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Silverado | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
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 | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 55 L |