2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 1153 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3429 mm |
