2011 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Suburban | Touareg |
Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |