2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 54 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 786 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | TrailBlazer | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |