Jeep Cherokee vs Chevrolet Blazer
The Chevrolet Blazer is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 37 mpg for the Jeep Cherokee, a 67 mpg advantage and costs about $900 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Chevrolet Blazer leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Jeep Cherokee
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 79 configurations
2019–2027
Chevrolet Blazer
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 48 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Jeep Cherokee | Chevrolet Blazer |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 37 mpg | 104 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 39 mpg | 114 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 35 mpg | 95 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,650 | $750 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 241 g/mi ✓ | 349 g/mi |
| Engines offered | Hybrid, 2.4, SIDI, 3.2 | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd | Automatic (A1), Automatic 9-spd, Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Gasoline or E85, Midgrade | Electricity, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2019–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 79 | 48 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Cherokee vs Blazer: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Jeep Cherokee or the Chevrolet Blazer?
The Chevrolet Blazer is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 37 mpg for the Jeep Cherokee, a 67 mpg advantage and costs about $900 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Blazer runs about $750 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,650 for the Jeep Cherokee — a difference of roughly $900 per year.
What engines do the Cherokee and Blazer offer?
Jeep Cherokee: Hybrid, 2.4, SIDI, 3.2. Chevrolet Blazer: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Jeep Cherokee as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Chevrolet Blazer as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
More Cherokee comparisons
Comparison id: jeep-cherokee-vs-chevrolet-blazer