2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (218 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (407 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (283 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trans Sport | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 218 HP |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
