2011 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen T5 and 2011 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 721 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen T5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen T5 | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | T5 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
