2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and 2012 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Eos weights approximately 326 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Eos. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Eos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Volkswagen Eos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Eos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4423 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
