2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 492 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Blazer | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |
