2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 652 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Silverado | Jetta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |