2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 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 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 117 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 447 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 (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | TrailBlazer | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |