Chevrolet Blazer vs. Hyundai TUCSON
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Blazer and Hyundai TUCSON 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 Hyundai TUCSON.
When we compare the Chevrolet Blazer's and the Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Blazer has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Hyundai TUCSON 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, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Blazer's and the Hyundai TUCSON's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai TUCSON is a better car than the Chevrolet Blazer.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Blazer ranges from $33,498 to $49,635 while a used 2024 Hyundai TUCSON is priced between $26,134 to $37,565. For a new model, the Chevrolet Blazer's price is between $34,313 and $51,265, with the Hyundai TUCSON priced between $28,937 and $39,829.
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 Hyundai TUCSON loses 39.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai TUCSON retains 7.1 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 Hyundai TUCSON's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Blazer being ranked 29 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Hyundai TUCSON being ranked 9 out of 67.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.8 out of 10. For the Hyundai TUCSON the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Blazer an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai TUCSON.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Blazer’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Hyundai TUCSON base engine makes 187 horsepower. The Blazer is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 563 miles. The TUCSON is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 458 miles.This gives the Hyundai TUCSON the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Blazer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai TUCSON, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Blazer, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Blazer has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai TUCSON, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.68 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Hyundai TUCSON has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
34313 - 51265
Starting MSRP:
35400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
37697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
28937 - 39829
Starting MSRP:
27500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23860 - 30300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40742
Price Range:
33498 - 49635
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
47563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
40678 - 66020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
532
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23291
# Good or Great Deals:
183
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31360
Price Range:
26134 - 37565
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29649 - 36546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2133
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24164
# Good or Great Deals:
422
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
16699
Depreciation %:
0.47171131
Resale Value $:
18701
Residual Value %:
0.52828869
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.4631145
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.27538997 - 0.53491193
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
11139
Depreciation %:
0.40504992
Resale Value $:
16361
Residual Value %:
0.59495008
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.42031495
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.29061823 - 0.47283242
Chevrolet Blazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.783617 / 10
Reliability:
8.752872 / 10
Retained Value:
7.59798 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai TUCSON Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.075014 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.045042 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 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:
0.282
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai TUCSON
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.1
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:
0.168
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1127736252264855
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:
6.157139618771963
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
Chevrolet Blazer Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 28Ranking
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19 out of / 32Ranking
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28 out of / 56Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
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29 out of / 32Ranking
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35 out of / 56Ranking
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51 out of / 67Hyundai TUCSON Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
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13 out of / 18Ranking
14 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 56Ranking
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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
Hyundai TUCSON Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL, XRT
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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):
4.68 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
187 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
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:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
358 / 458 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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
Available
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:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
38.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
146.9 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:
3346 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
65.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
108.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 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 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
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
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Sea Metallic / Intense Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Hampton Gray Metallic / Portofino Gray Metallic / Titan Gray
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
White
Serenity White Pearl
Silver
Curated Silver Metallic / Shimmering Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Medium Gray
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
