2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Lumina and 2009 Volkswagen CC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen CC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2009 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Lumina | CC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |