2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
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 Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Express | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |