2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Blazer and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 533 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Blazer 2004 Volkswagen Polo
Make Chevrolet Volkswagen
Model Blazer Polo
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 1390 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 126 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 10.5:1
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1638 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 45 L


 

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