2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2007 Volvo V70 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 (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70.
Because 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo V70. 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 (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | TrailBlazer | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
