Chevrolet Blazer vs Hyundai Kona
The Hyundai Kona is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 104 mpg for the Chevrolet Blazer, a 16 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Hyundai Kona leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2019–2027
Chevrolet Blazer
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 48 configurations
2018–2027
Hyundai Kona
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 58 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Chevrolet Blazer | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 104 mpg | 120 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 114 mpg | 134 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 95 mpg | 108 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $750 | $600 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 349 g/mi | 281 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI | 2.0, SIDI, with Stop-Start, Stop-Start |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1), Automatic 9-spd, Automatic (S9) | Automatic (AV-S1), Automatic (S8), Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity, Regular | Regular, Electricity, Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2019–2027 | 2018–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 48 | 58 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Blazer vs Kona: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet Blazer or the Hyundai Kona?
The Hyundai Kona is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 104 mpg for the Chevrolet Blazer, a 16 mpg advantage and costs about $150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Hyundai Kona runs about $600 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $750 for the Chevrolet Blazer — a difference of roughly $150 per year.
What engines do the Blazer and Kona offer?
Chevrolet Blazer: SIDI. Hyundai Kona: 2.0, SIDI, with Stop-Start, Stop-Start.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chevrolet Blazer and the Hyundai Kona as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.
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