2005 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 129 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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, 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touareg | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3188 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2229 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |
