2006 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 216 kg more than 2001 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 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Touareg | 2001 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
Model | Touareg | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |