2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage 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 279 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 421 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |
