2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 112 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Avalanche | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |