Compare the2023 Chevrolet BlazerVS 2022 Jeep Cherokee

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Blazer are height-adjustable, and the rear seat shoulder belts have child comfort guides to move the belt to properly fit children. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages children to buckle up. The Jeep Cherokee has only front height-adjustable seat belts.

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Blazer are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The Cherokee doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The Blazer offers an optional HD Surround Vision to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Cherokee only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the Blazer and the Cherokee have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, blind spot warning systems and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer is safer than the Jeep Cherokee:

	Blazer	Cherokee
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	182	204
Neck Injury Risk	22%	38.2%
Neck Stress	178 lbs.	408 lbs.
Neck Compression	25 lbs.	41 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	104/435 lbs.	368/516 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer is safer than the Jeep Cherokee:

	Blazer	Cherokee
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	251	264
Spine Acceleration	45 G’s	53 G’s
Hip Force	673 lbs.	938 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches	14 inches
Spine Acceleration	39 G’s	43 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Blazer is 1.4% to 2.7% less likely to roll over than the Cherokee.

Warranty

The Blazer’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Cherokee’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 21 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Jeep dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Blazer’s warranty.

Reliability

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Blazer has a standard 170-amp alternator. The Cherokee’s standard 160-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Blazer’s reliability 45 points higher than the Cherokee.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Blazer second among midsize suvs in their 2021 Initial Quality Study. The Cherokee was rated third in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Jeep is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 2 places higher in reliability than Jeep.

Engine

The Blazer’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 37 more horsepower (308 vs. 271) and 31 lbs.-ft. more torque (270 vs. 239) than the Cherokee’s standard 3.2 DOHC V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Blazer V6 is faster than the Jeep Cherokee V6:

	Blazer	Cherokee
Zero to 30 MPH	2.3 sec	2.9 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	6.1 sec	8.3 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	10 sec	14.3 sec
Passing 45 to 65 MPH	3 sec	4.4 sec
Quarter Mile	14.7 sec	16.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	95.5 MPH	84.9 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Blazer gets better mileage than the Cherokee:

			MPG
Blazer
	FWD	2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/29 hwy
	AWD	3.6 DOHC V6	19 city/26 hwy
		2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	22 city/27 hwy
Cherokee
	FWD	3.2 DOHC V6	20 city/29 hwy
	AWD	Trailhawk 2.0 turbo 4-cyl.	20 city/27 hwy
		3.2 DOHC V6	19 city/27 hwy
		Active Drive II 3.2 DOHC V6	18 city/26 hwy
		Trailhawk 3.2 DOHC V6	18 city/24 hwy

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Blazer’s fuel efficiency. The Cherokee doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

The Blazer FWD’s standard fuel tank has 3.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Cherokee (19.4 vs. 15.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Blazer AWD’s standard fuel tank has 5.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Cherokee (21.7 vs. 15.9 gallons).

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Chevrolet Blazer higher (6 to 7 out of 10) than the Jeep Cherokee (5 to 6). This means the Blazer produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Cherokee every 15,000 miles.

Brakes and Stopping

The Blazer stops much shorter than the Cherokee:

	Blazer	Cherokee
70 to 0 MPH	165 feet	183 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	117 feet	131 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	139 feet	153 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Blazer has larger standard tires than the Cherokee (235/65R18 vs. 225/60R17). The Blazer RS/Premier’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Cherokee (265/45R21 vs. 245/65R17).

The Blazer RS/Premier’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Cherokee Limited’s optional 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Blazer has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Cherokee Latitude LUX. The Blazer RS/Premier’s optional 21-inch wheels are larger than the 19-inch wheels optional on the Cherokee Limited.

The Chevrolet Blazer’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Jeep Cherokee only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Blazer’s wheelbase is 6.2 inches longer than on the Cherokee (112.7 inches vs. 106.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Blazer is 3.3 inches wider in the front and 2.9 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Cherokee.

The Blazer RS 4x4 handles at .87 G’s, while the Cherokee Limited 4x4 pulls only .79 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Blazer RS 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.5 seconds quicker than the Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 (27.1 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.6 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

Chassis

The Blazer uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Cherokee doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

As tested by Car and Driver, the interior of the Blazer RS 4x4 is quieter than the Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4:

	Blazer	Cherokee
At idle	38 dB	44 dB
Full-Throttle	74 dB	82 dB
70 MPH Cruising	66 dB	68 dB

Passenger Space

The Blazer has 4.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Cherokee (107.8 vs. 103.5).

The Blazer has .4 inches more front headroom, 1.8 inches more front hip room, 1.5 inches more front shoulder room, .1 inches more rear headroom, 4.3 inches more rear hip room and 3.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Cherokee.

Cargo Capacity

The Blazer has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Cherokee with its rear seat up (30.5 vs. 27.6 cubic feet). The Blazer has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Cherokee with its rear seat folded (64.2 vs. 54.7 cubic feet).

Pulling a handle automatically lowers the Blazer’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier. The Cherokee doesn’t offer automatic folding seats.

Towing

All models of the Blazer can be flat towed on all four wheels, allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Blazer can be unhitched and driven around locally. Only the Cherokee 4WD can be dinghy towed and it requires equipment that is not standard.

Ergonomics

The Blazer RS/Premier’s optional easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Cherokee doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Blazer’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Cherokee does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Blazer’s front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Cherokee’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

On a hot day the Blazer’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Cherokee can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Blazer LT/RS/Premier’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Cherokee doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its extra cost Uconnect Access can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

Consumer Reports rated the Blazer’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Cherokee’s headlights, which were rated “Poor” to “Good” (depending on model and options).

When the Blazer with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Cherokee’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Blazer’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Cherokee offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Blazer has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Cherokee Latitude Lux/Limited/Trailhawk.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Chevrolet Blazer offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Cherokee doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Blazer owner. The Car Book by Jack Gillis rates the Blazer with a number “8” insurance rate while the Cherokee is rated higher at a number “10” rate.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Blazer is less expensive to operate than the Cherokee because typical repairs cost much less on the Blazer than the Cherokee, including $293 less for a muffler, $142 less for a starter, $166 less for a fuel pump and $126 less for front struts.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends the Chevrolet Blazer, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Jeep Cherokee isn't recommended.