2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2009 Kia Venga 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 267 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Venga |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 48 L |
