2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2009 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 212 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 324 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2009 Audi A4 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
Model | TrailBlazer | A4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |