2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Tahoe | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |