2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (285 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A8 weights approximately 594 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 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, 2009 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A8 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Make Audi Chevrolet
Model A8 TrailBlazer
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 4159 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 285 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1855 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 83 L


 

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