2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A4 | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
