Which new Chevy SUV will you choose? When it comes to the Chevy Equinox and the Chevy Blazer, there's no wrong answer. While the compact Chevy Equinox takes its rightful place as the best-selling Chevrolet SUV, the mid-size Chevy Blazer can help you blaze a new path through the foothills of the Okanogan Highlands. With a head-to-head comparison, Sunrise Chevrolet is here to help you pick a travel partner for your rides around north-central Washington State.
Chevy Equinox vs. Chevy Blazer Interior
Each new Chevy SUV seats five passengers across two rows. The new Chevy Blazer is the mid-size sporty SUV from Chevrolet. The new Chevy Equinox is a compact SUV that is more spacious than most crossovers within its class. For total passenger volume, the Chevy Blazer at 107.8 cubic feet bests the Chevy Equinox with a figure of 103.5 cubic feet.
Cargo Space
How much cargo space do you prefer for your new SUV? By the slightest amount, the Chevy Blazer offers more cargo space. Fold the seats of either Chevy SUV to utilize a max cargo volume of 64 cubic feet. Both Chevrolet SUVs offer a hands-free power liftgate to give you easy cargo access when loading or unloading the Chevy Equinox or Chevy Blazer.
- Chevy Equinox: 29.9 cubic feet of cargo space; 63.9 cubic feet of max cargo volume with seats folded
- Chevy Blazer: 30.5 cubic feet of cargo space; 64.2 cubic feet of max cargo volume with seats folded
Legroom
When buying a new Chevy SUV in Omak, WA, legroom is an important factor to consider. These Chevrolet SUVs offer nearly identical legroom features in both rows.
- Chevy Equinox: 40.9 inches (first row); 39.9 inches (second row)
- Chevy Blazer: 41 inches (first row); 39.6 inches (second row)
Chevy Equinox vs. Chevy Blazer Performance
For longer travels around Washington State, the Chevy Equinox is the more fuel-efficient new SUV to buy. The Chevrolet Equinox earns up to 31 highway miles per gallon. The Chevrolet Blazer reaches 29 highway miles per gallon, but the V6 powertrain dips fuel economy ratings to 26 miles per gallon.
Regardless of the powertrain, the new Chevy Blazer is more powerful. A standard 228-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder delivers 258 pound-feet of torque for the Chevy Blazer, while the Chevy Equinox uses a 175-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine rated for 203 pound-feet of torque. The Chevy Blazer gives Omak, WA SUV buyers a second powertrain option. Powered by a 308-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 engine, the Chevy Blazer is able to tow 4,500 pounds and deliver 270 pound-feet of torque. The Equinox offers switchable AWD, but the Blazer offers a more advanced Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive system.
Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined)
- Chevy Equinox: 26/31/28 miles per gallon
- Chevy Blazer: 22/29/25 miles per gallon; 19/26 mpg for V6 engine
Chevy Equinox vs. Chevy Blazer Technology
Both the Chevy Blazer and the Chevy Equinox provide seamless smartphone access through standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, part of the Chevrolet Infotainment System. The Chevy Blazer has a larger multimedia display with a standard 10.2-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen. The Chevy Equinox has a standard 7-inch diagonal display screen and its larger available touchscreen spans eight inches. Each new SUV provides helpful driver-assist technology with the standard Chevy Safety Assist, which packages:
- Forward-Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- IntelliBeam® Auto High Beam Assist
Chevy Equinox vs. Chevy Blazer Price
The new Chevy Equinox is more affordable, with a lower starting price of $26,600. The new Chevy Blazer starts at $35,400.
Test Drive Either New Chevrolet SUV in Omak, WA
Both Chevrolet SUVs are great buys! Shop for a Chevy Equinox or Chevy Blazer by browsing the new inventory available at Sunrise Chevrolet. Contact your Omak, WA Chevy dealer to schedule a test drive in a new Chevy Equinox or a new Chevy Blazer SUV today.