2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2027 Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 68.2, on fuel & range.
2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Trailblazer FWD, is EPA…
2027 Tesla Model Y
The 2027 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model Y Premium RWD, is EP…
2027 Tesla Model Y
Clear winThe Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 68.2, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazeroverall 68.2 | 2027 Tesla Model Yoverall 100 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 25.9 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 68.2 | 100 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Chevrolet Trailblazer and Tesla Model Y
Chevrolet Trailblazer: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Tesla Model Y: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Tesla Model Y wins
- It is rated 136 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $2,000).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
specs not availableSafety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Trailblazer
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Trailblazer | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Trailblazer FWD | Model Y RWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 136 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,000 | $550 |
| EV range | — | 321 mi |
| 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 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer or the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 100 to 68.2, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Tesla Model Y scores 100 and the 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer 68.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer or the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Tesla Model Y: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Chevrolet Trailblazer and the 2027 Tesla Model Y?
Where the 2027 Tesla Model Y wins: it is rated 136 combined against 31 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $2,000). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.