Compare the2023 Jeep WranglerVS 2023 Chevrolet Blazer

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Wrangler. But it costs extra on the Blazer.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Wrangler Automatic’s standard Hill-descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Blazer doesn’t offer Hill-descent Control.

Both the Wrangler and the Blazer have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors 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 Jeep Wrangler is safer than the Chevrolet Blazer:

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

The Wrangler’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Blazer’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance on the Wrangler for 3 years and unlimited miles. Jeep will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance (up to 3 oil changes). Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Blazer.

The Wrangler has a solid front axle with a floating power axle for durability that the Blazer 4x4’s independent front suspension and exposed front driveshafts don’t offer.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Wrangler has a standard 180-amp alternator (240-amp - Wrangler optional). The Blazer’s standard 170-amp alternator and largest (V6 FWD) 155-amp alternator aren’t as powerful.

The Wrangler has more powerful engines than the Blazer:

The Wrangler’s 3.0 turbo V6 diesel produces 32 more horsepower (260 vs. 228) and 184 lbs.-ft. more torque (442 vs. 258) than the Blazer’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder. The Wrangler’s 3.0 turbo V6 diesel produces 172 lbs.-ft. more torque (442 vs. 270) than the Blazer’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Jeep Wrangler turbo 4 cyl. is faster than the Chevrolet Blazer V6 (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Wrangler 4-door running on electricity gets better mileage than the Blazer:

On the EPA test cycle the Wrangler 4-door running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Blazer:

The Wrangler 4Xe can travel with zero emissions for 22 miles. The Blazer can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Wrangler 2.0 Turbo/3.6 eTorque/4Xe’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Blazer doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Wrangler offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The Blazer doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

The Wrangler Rubicon 392’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Blazer doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Wrangler’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Blazer:

The Wrangler Rubicon 4xe/Rubicon 392’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Blazer are solid, not vented.

For better traction, the Wrangler has larger standard tires than the Blazer (245/75R17 vs. 235/65R18). The Wrangler’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Blazer (315/70R17 vs. 265/45R21).

The Wrangler has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Blazer; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Wrangler has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Blazer’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The Wrangler Rubicon has an active front sway bar, which helps keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnects at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Blazer doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Wrangler 4-door 4x4’s wheelbase is 5.7 inches longer than on the Blazer (118.4 inches vs. 112.7 inches).

The Wrangler’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50.7% to 49.3%) than the Blazer’s (60.1% to 39.9%). This gives the Wrangler more stable handling and braking.

For better maneuverability, the Wrangler 2-door’s turning circle is 4.2 feet tighter than the Blazer’s (34.5 feet vs. 38.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Wrangler Sport 2-door has a 2.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Blazer LT (9.7 vs. 7.5 inches), allowing the Wrangler to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Wrangler 4-door 4x4 is 3.4 inches shorter than the Blazer, making the Wrangler easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the Wrangler Sport 4-door is quieter than the Blazer RS 4x4 (73 vs. 74 dB).

The Wrangler 4-door has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Blazer with its rear seat up (31.7 vs. 30.5 cubic feet). The Wrangler 4-door has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Blazer with its rear seat folded (72.4 vs. 64.2 cubic feet).

The Wrangler’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the left swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Blazer’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Wrangler’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Blazer’s (2000 vs. 1500 pounds).

The engine in the Wrangler is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Blazer. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

The Wrangler’s speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Blazer’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Jeep Wrangler JL comes in four door and soft top bodystyles; the Chevrolet Blazer isn’t available as a soft top.

Insurance will cost less for the Wrangler owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Wrangler will cost $995 less than the Blazer over a five-year period.

The Wrangler will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Wrangler will retain 70.15% to 81.11% of its original price after five years, while the Blazer only retains 46.35% to 48.99%.

According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Wrangler is less expensive to operate than the Blazer because it costs $809 less to do the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance for 50,000 miles. Typical repairs cost much less on the Wrangler than the Blazer, including $89 less for a water pump, $244 less for a muffler, $59 less for front brake pads, $156 less for a starter, $14 less for fuel injection, $41 less for front struts, $420 less for a timing belt/chain and $1055 less for a power steering pump.

Motor Trend selected the Wrangler as their 2019 Sport Utility of the Year. The Blazer has never been chosen.

The Jeep Wrangler outsold the Chevrolet Blazer by almost three to one during the 2022 model year.