2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (310 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1093 kg more than 2009 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4920 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 100 L |
