2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 545 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Blazer | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 360 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |