1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4
In comparing the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer's and the 1996 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and base engine power. The 1996 Toyota RAV4 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer's and the 1996 Toyota RAV4's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4 Pricing
A used 1996 Chevrolet Blazer ranges from $1,350 to $13,995 while a used 1996 Toyota RAV4 is priced between $1,900 to $10,373.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer loses 47.6 percent of its value and the 1996 Toyota RAV4 loses 34.7 percent of its value. This means the 1996 Toyota RAV4 retains 12.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.5 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Blazer being ranked 11 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 2 out of 66. Out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs, the Chevrolet Blazer is ranked 11 and the Toyota RAV4 is ranked 2.
1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Toyota RAV4 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.7 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Blazer a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota RAV4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the 1996 Toyota RAV4 base engine makes 120 horsepower. The Blazer is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 400 miles. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 405 miles. This gives the 1996 Toyota RAV4 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1996 Toyota RAV4 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1350 - 13995
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.476053
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1900 - 10373
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.347266
Chevrolet Blazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.525599 / 10
Reliability:
8.676798 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.634471 / 10
Reliability:
8.403413 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
24 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
31 out of / 31Ranking
36 out of / 66Ranking
36 out of / 49Ranking
38 out of / 66Ranking
38 out of / 56Ranking
39 out of / 66Ranking
39 out of / 58Ranking
39 out of / 56Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 66Ranking
50 out of / 56Ranking
60 out of / 66Toyota RAV4 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
2 out of / 56Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 56Ranking
6 out of / 26Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 56Ranking
19 out of / 56Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
22 out of / 49Ranking
23 out of / 66Ranking
23 out of / 58Ranking
23 out of / 56Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
32 out of / 66Ranking
37 out of / 66Ranking
55 out of / 56Ranking
56 out of / 56Ranking
64 out of / 66Ranking
64 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
1996 Chevrolet Blazer Trim Levels
Base, LS, LT
1996 Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
120 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
Not yet available
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
300 / 400 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
315 / 405 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3535 lbs
Width:
66.5 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
174.7 inches
Wheelbase:
100.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
Not yet available
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
145.9 inches
Wheelbase:
86.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
Not yet available