2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 GMC Savana

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 580 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Savana. (353 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Savana.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2006 GMC Savana
Make Chevrolet GMC
Model TrailBlazer Savana
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 4294 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 292 HP 195 HP
Torque 376 Nm 353 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2330 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 2080 mm
Wheelbase Size 3280 mm 3440 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.8 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 15.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 15.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 117 L


 

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