Lexus RX vs Chevrolet Blazer
The Chevrolet Blazer is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 36 mpg for the Lexus RX, a 68 mpg advantage and costs about $1,350 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
Lexus RX
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 59 configurations
2019–2027
Chevrolet Blazer
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 48 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lexus RX | Chevrolet Blazer |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 36 mpg | 104 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 37 mpg | 114 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 34 mpg | 95 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,100 | $750 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 89 g/mi ✓ | 349 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; PHEV, 3.5 | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (A1), Automatic 9-spd, Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Regular | Electricity, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2019–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 59 | 48 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
RX vs Blazer: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lexus RX or the Chevrolet Blazer?
The Chevrolet Blazer is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 104 mpg combined versus 36 mpg for the Lexus RX, a 68 mpg advantage and costs about $1,350 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 $2,100 for the Lexus RX — a difference of roughly $1,350 per year.
What engines do the RX and Blazer offer?
Lexus RX: SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; PHEV, 3.5. Chevrolet Blazer: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Lexus RX 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.
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