Chevrolet Blazer vs. Chevrolet Equinox
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Blazer and Chevrolet Equinox contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Blazer and the Chevrolet Equinox.
When we compare the Chevrolet Blazer's and the Chevrolet Equinox's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Blazer has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Chevrolet Equinox has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Blazer's and the Chevrolet Equinox's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Blazer ranges from $33,498 to $49,635 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is priced between $25,389 to $36,118. For a new model, the Chevrolet Blazer's price is between $34,313 and $51,265, with the Chevrolet Equinox priced between $25,569 and $37,418.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Blazer loses 46.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Equinox loses 45.2 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Equinox retains 1.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Blazer.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.8 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Equinox's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Blazer being ranked 4 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Chevrolet Equinox being ranked 15 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.8 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Equinox the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Blazer a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Equinox.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Blazer’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Equinox base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Blazer is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 563 miles. The Equinox is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Equinox the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Blazer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Blazer, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Equinox, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Blazer and the Chevrolet Equinox have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$34,313 - $51,265
Starting MSRP:
$35,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$25,569 - $37,418
Starting MSRP:
$26,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$27,871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,860 - $30,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,742
Price Range:
$33,498 - $49,635
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
821
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,180
# Good or Great Deals:
270
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,359
Price Range:
$25,389 - $36,118
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$33,244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$29,649 - $36,546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,988
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
12,893
# Good or Great Deals:
800
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,699
Depreciation %:
47.2%
Resale Value $:
$18,701
Residual Value %:
52.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$12,226
Depreciation %:
46%
Resale Value $:
$14,374
Residual Value %:
54%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
42%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29.1% - 47.3%
Chevrolet Blazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Equinox Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Blazer
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
28.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Equinox
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
9.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
Chevrolet Blazer Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
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4 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 32Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 59Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 67Ranking
52 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Chevrolet Equinox Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 67Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
21 out of / 59Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
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47 out of / 67Ranking
53 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Blazer Trim Levels
LT, Premier, RS
Chevrolet Equinox Trim Levels
LS, LT, Premier, RS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
203 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
427 / 563 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 31 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
387 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Cargo Space:
30.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
138.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Cargo Space:
29.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3918 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
191.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3274 lbs
Width:
72.6 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
183.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Riptide Blue Metallic
Brown
Copper Bronze Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat / Red Hot
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Lakeshore Blue Metallic / Riptide Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Medium Gray
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Medium Ash Gray
