2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (247 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 540 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Avalanche | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |