2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (324 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 (506 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
