2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Volkswagen Golf 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 Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (250 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Silverado | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 55 L |