2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2025 Hyundai Tucson
The Chevrolet Trailblazer edges it, 90.7 to 86.5, on price, safety, fuel & range. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.9 and it flips.
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Trailblazer FWD, is EPA…
2025 Hyundai Tucson
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tuc…
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
Slight edgeThe Chevrolet Trailblazer edges it, 90.7 to 86.5, on price, safety, fuel & range. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.9 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazeroverall 90.7 | 2025 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 86.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 80.5 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 89.8 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 92 | 76.6 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 66.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 80.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 90.7 | 86.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Trailblazer: base trim LS FWD · Hyundai Tucson: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.9 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (27 against 453 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 69).
- It starts $5,605 lower ($23,100 against $28,705 base MSRP).
Where the 2025 Hyundai Tucson answers
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 15.
- It holds 38.7 cu ft behind the second row against 25.3.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $23,100 | $28,705 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 3 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,200 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo I-3 | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.45:1 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 65.2 in | 65.6 in |
| Overall length | 174 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 71.2 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.4 cu-ft | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.3 cu-ft | 38.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 147 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,029 lbs | 3,429 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,029 lbs | 3,429 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,717 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Compound Crank | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.8 ft | 38.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 300 mm | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 264 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | aluminum | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R17 all-season | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Bluelink+ |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
91 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Alert (Chevy Safety Assist - standard) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger frontal airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (Chevy Safety Assist - standard) | std | — |
| Rearview camera | — | std |
| Roof rail-mounted head-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions | std | — |
| Seat-mounted side-impact airbags | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| 8 airbags - Front, Front Side, Side-Curtain, & Rear Side with Rollover Sensors | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking (Chevy Safety Assist - standard) | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Cruise Control (Driver Confidence and Cruise Package) | opt | — |
| Driver and front passenger knee airbags | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | — | std |
| Following Distance Indicator (Chevy Safety Assist - standard) | std | — |
| HD Vision Camera (standard) | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert | opt | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | opt | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | opt | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | — | std |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | — | std |
| Controller OTA update capability | — | std |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ Technology | — | std |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | — | std |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | — | std |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet (2) Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant) | — | std |
| Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo) | — | std |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | — | std |
Interior6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | — | std |
| LED Cargo area light | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Trip odometer | — | std |
Exterior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch aluminum wheels (LS, LT and ACTIV) | std | — |
| 225/60R17 all-season tires (LS, LT) | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | — | std |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED front turn signals | — | std |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Solar glass Front Door, Windshield | — | std |
| Compact Temporary Tire | — | std |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | — | opt |
| Rear spoiler Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand | opt | std |
| AWD Lock | — | opt |
| Drive Mode Center-console mounted | — | std |
| ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo I-3 (137 hp / 162 lb.-ft.) with CVT, FWD | std | — |
| ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo I-3 (155 hp / 174 lb.-ft.) with 9-Speed Automatic, AWD | opt | — |
| ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo I-3 (155 hp / 174 lb.-ft.) with CVT, FWD | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| FWD | std | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | — | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV) | — | std |
| Trailer pre-wiring | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Trailblazer
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V539000 · 306,511 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson
Top recalls
- high Forward Collision Avoidance 26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- high Air Bags 25V809000 · 258 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V549000 · 29 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V877000 · 42,465 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V400000 · 96,310 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet TrailblazerLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,100 (base trim) | $28,705 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $23,100 – $27,700 8 trims | $28,705 – $47,440 16 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Trailblazer FWD | Tucson FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,150 | $2,400 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer or the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
The Chevrolet Trailblazer edges it, 90.7 to 86.5, on price, safety, fuel & range. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead on space & cargo and performance. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.9 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer scores 90.7 and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson 86.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer or the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
The 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer starts lower — $23,100 against $28,705, a gap of $5,605 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer or the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 7 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (27 against 453 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 69), and starts $5,605 lower ($23,100 against $28,705 base MSRP). Where the 2025 Hyundai Tucson answers: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 15 and holds 38.7 cu ft behind the second row against 25.3. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.