2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40.
Because 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | TrailBlazer | S40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 62 L |
