Chevrolet Blazer vs. Subaru Crosstrek
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Blazer and Subaru Crosstrek 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 Subaru Crosstrek.
In comparing the Chevrolet Blazer's and the Subaru Crosstrek's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Blazer has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Blazer's and the Subaru Crosstrek's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Crosstrek is a better car than the Chevrolet Blazer.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Blazer loses 50.3 percent of its value and the Subaru Crosstrek loses 33.6 percent of its value. This means the Subaru Crosstrek retains 16.7 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 7.7 out of 10 while the Subaru Crosstrek's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Blazer being ranked 32 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and the Subaru Crosstrek being ranked 10 out of 66.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 7.4 out of 10. For the Subaru Crosstrek the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Crosstrek a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Blazer.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Blazer’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Subaru Crosstrek base engine makes 180 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Blazer, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Subaru Crosstrek, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The Chevrolet Blazer and Subaru Crosstrek are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Blazer and the Subaru Crosstrek have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$34,448 - $51,960
Starting MSRP:
$35,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$38,382
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$27,500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,600 - $38,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$39,877
Price Range:
$32,134 - $49,639
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$45,804
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$36,966 - $59,949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$32,681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$28,663 - $44,719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,049
Depreciation %:
50.7%
Resale Value $:
$17,551
Residual Value %:
49.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
48.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
30.5% - 56.2%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$11,558
Depreciation %:
34.2%
Resale Value $:
$22,237
Residual Value %:
65.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
42.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
34.2% - 47.6%
Chevrolet Blazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Blazer
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Crosstrek
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
24.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 39.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Blazer Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 66Ranking
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24 out of / 31Ranking
26 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 31Ranking
29 out of / 54Ranking
29 out of / 31Ranking
30 out of / 31Ranking
31 out of / 66Ranking
32 out of / 66Ranking
32 out of / 54Ranking
35 out of / 66Ranking
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38 out of / 66Ranking
38 out of / 66Ranking
51 out of / 66Ranking
52 out of / 66Ranking
52 out of / 66Subaru Crosstrek Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 21Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 66Ranking
3 out of / 54Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 66Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 14Ranking
13 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 54Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
27 out of / 66Ranking
29 out of / 66Ranking
37 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 66Ranking
50 out of / 66Ranking
52 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Chevrolet Blazer Trim Levels
LT, Premier, RS
Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels
Wilderness
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
180 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 3700 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:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
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:
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:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3918 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
191.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3369 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
176.4 inches
Wheelbase:
104.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Riptide Blue Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Orange
Habanero Orange
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Geyser Blue Pearl / Sapphire Blue Pearl
Gray
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Lithium Red Pearl
White
Crystal White Pearl
Green
Alpine Green
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Medium Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
