Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Chevrolet Traverse (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$17,700

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Trailblazer LS FWD vs Traverse LT FWD
Measure	Trailblazer	Traverse	Winner
MSRP + destination	$25,095	$42,795	Trailblazer
Horsepower	137 hp	328 hp	Traverse
Torque	162 lb-ft	326 lb-ft	Traverse
MPG combined	30 mpg	22 mpg	Trailblazer
Cargo, max	54.4 cu ft	97.6 cu ft	Traverse
Cargo, seats up	25.3 cu ft	22.9 cu ft	Trailblazer
Rear legroom	39.0 in	41.5 in	Traverse
Front legroom	40.9 in	44.3 in	Traverse
Length	174.0 in	204.5 in	Not scored
Width	71.2 in	79.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,029 lb	4,504 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,000 lb	5,000 lb	Traverse
Seats	5	7	Traverse
Ground clearance	N/A	6.8 in	N/A
0-60 mph	9.0 s estimate	6.2 s estimate	Traverse
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Trailblazer LS FWD $23,600	Traverse LT FWD $40,800	$17,200
Traverse LT FWD $40,800	Trailblazer ACTIV AWD $29,800	$11,000

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Trailblazer costs $20,493 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Traverse wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.