2008 Audi Q7 vs. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2008 Audi Q7 and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Audi Q7. (345 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi Q7 weights approximately 979 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (536 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi Q7 | 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Q7 | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
