2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 5,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (395 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 628 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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 (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | TrailBlazer | Venza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5964 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |