Chevrolet Blazer vs Chevrolet Trailblazer (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$11,200
- Blazer: 91 hp more, 9.8 cu ft more cargo.
- Trailblazer: $11,200 cheaper, 5 mpg better.
- Blazer wins 7 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Blazer | Trailblazer | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,295 | $25,095 | Trailblazer |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 137 hp | Blazer |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | Blazer |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 30 mpg | Trailblazer |
| Cargo, max | 64.2 cu ft | 54.4 cu ft | Blazer |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.5 cu ft | 25.3 cu ft | Blazer |
| Rear legroom | 39.6 in | 39.0 in | Blazer |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 40.9 in | About the same |
| Length | 191.9 in | 174.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.8 in | 71.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,144 lb | 3,029 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,250 lb | 1,000 lb | Blazer |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s estimate | 9.0 s estimate | Blazer |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Blazer 2LT FWD $34,300 | Trailblazer ACTIV AWD $29,800 | $4,500 |
| Trailblazer LS FWD $23,600 | Blazer 2LT FWD $34,300 | $10,700 |
Cost to run
Trailblazer costs $12,736 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Blazer | Trailblazer |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,295 | $25,095 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $7,680 |
| Total, 6 years | $45,511 | $32,775 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Blazer wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Trailblazer | 31% |
| MPG | Trailblazer | 17% |
| Power | Blazer | 40% |
| Space | Blazer | 15% |
| Towing | Blazer | 69% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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