2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 Volkswagen Multivan 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 59 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 554 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 (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
