Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Jeep Compass (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$6,255
- Trailblazer: $6,255 cheaper, 4 mpg better.
- Compass: 63 hp more, 5.4 cu ft more cargo.
- Compass wins 7 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Trailblazer | Compass | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,095 | $31,350 | Trailblazer |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 200 hp | Compass |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | Compass |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | Trailblazer |
| Cargo, max | 54.4 cu ft | 59.8 cu ft | Compass |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.3 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft | Compass |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | Trailblazer |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.8 in | Compass |
| Length | 174.0 in | 173.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.9 in to 73.8 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,029 lb | 3,620 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | 2,000 lb | Compass |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 8.1 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 9.0 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | Compass |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer LS FWD $23,600 | Compass 85th Anniversary 4x4 $29,550 | $5,950 |
| Compass Latitude 4WD $29,550 | Trailblazer ACTIV AWD $29,800 | $250 |
Cost to run
Trailblazer costs $7,437 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Trailblazer | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $25,095 | $31,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $32,775 | $40,212 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Compass wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Trailblazer | 20% |
| MPG | Trailblazer | 13% |
| Power | Compass | 32% |
| Space | Compass | 9% |
| Towing | Compass | 50% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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