Chevrolet Blazer vs Subaru Outback (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$150
- Blazer: 48 hp more, 550 lb more towing.
- Outback: 2 mpg better, 16.3 cu ft more cargo.
- Outback wins 5 of 13 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Blazer | Outback | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,295 | $36,445 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 180 hp | Blazer |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | Blazer |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 27 mpg | Outback |
| Cargo, max | 64.2 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | Outback |
| Cargo, seats up | 30.5 cu ft | 34.6 cu ft | Outback |
| Rear legroom | 39.6 in | 39.5 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 43.0 in | Outback |
| Length | 191.9 in | 191.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.8 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,144 lb | 3,741 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 3,250 lb | 2,700 lb | Blazer |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | 8.7 in | Outback |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s estimate | 7.9 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 | Outback Premium AWD $34,995 | $695 |
| Outback Premium AWD $34,995 | Blazer 2LT FWD $34,300 | $695 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Blazer | Outback |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,295 | $36,445 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $45,511 | $44,978 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Blazer wins.
Outback wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | Outback | 7% |
| Power | Blazer | 21% |
| Space | Outback | 20% |
| Towing | Blazer | 17% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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