2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 GMC Envoy
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2008 GMC Envoy 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 105 more horse power than 2008 GMC Envoy. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Envoy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 880 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Envoy. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 GMC Envoy | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | TrailBlazer | Envoy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4161 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 83 L |