2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2009 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Venza. 2009 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Blazer | Venza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3456 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 269 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |