2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 429 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (542 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
