2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 Renault Vel Satis 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 (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault Vel Satis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | TrailBlazer | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |