Chevrolet Blazer vs Hyundai Nexo: Specs Compared
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The Chevrolet Blazer is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 36 mpg advantage.
Across 3 measured categories, the Chevrolet Blazer leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2019–2027
Chevrolet Blazer
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 48 configurations
2019–2026
Hyundai Nexo
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 16 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Chevrolet Blazer | Hyundai Nexo |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 104 mpg ✓ | 68 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 114 mpg ✓ | 71 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 95 mpg ✓ | 64 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $750 | Not available |
| Lowest CO2 output | 349 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | SIDI | PMSM, PEM |
| Transmissions | Automatic (A1), Automatic 9-spd, Automatic (S9) | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Electricity, Regular | Hydrogen |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2019–2027 | 2019–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 48 | 16 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Chevrolet Blazer vs Hyundai Nexo dimensions and size
The Chevrolet Blazer is 7.5 inches longer than the Hyundai Nexo on a wheelbase 2.8 inches longer, and 277.8 lbs lighter. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Chevrolet Blazer (2026) | Hyundai Nexo (2022) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.3 in | 183.9 in | 7.5 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 76.8 in | 73.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 66.9 in | 64.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 109.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,781 lbs | 4,059 lbs | 278 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Chevrolet Blazer vs Hyundai Nexo: what the numbers mean
City and highway economy: the Chevrolet Blazer leads in both cycles — 114 mpg city and 95 mpg highway against 71 and 64 mpg — so its fuel-efficiency advantage holds whether you commute in traffic or cover long highway miles.
Powertrain choice: the Chevrolet Blazer is recorded with 1 distinct engine configuration (SIDI), the Hyundai Nexo with 2 (PMSM, PEM). Across 48 recorded Chevrolet Blazer configurations and 16 for the Hyundai Nexo, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Chevrolet Blazer is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, the Hyundai Nexo with Front-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Blazer vs Nexo: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet Blazer or the Hyundai Nexo?
The Chevrolet Blazer is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 68 mpg for the Hyundai Nexo, a 36 mpg advantage.
What engines do the Blazer and Nexo offer?
Chevrolet Blazer: SIDI. Hyundai Nexo: PMSM, PEM.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chevrolet Blazer and the Hyundai Nexo as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they compete directly.
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