2012 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, both 2012 Volkswagen T5 and 2012 Chevrolet Orlando were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (174 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 376 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen T5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen T5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volkswagen T5 | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | T5 | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2459 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
