Advantage Chevrolet Blazer
The ace up the Blazer’s sleeve is the V6 engine, which delivers superior power and better towing capacity. We also liked the second-row sliding seats that offer significant extra space.
Advantage Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai offers a better base warranty, a more affordable starting price and 4WD availability across the board.
Similarities
The technological offer is quite similar. You have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard in both models. Neither of these urban creatures was designed to venture far off the paved road. Fuel consumption is also very even, in fact I’d say the turbocharged 4-cylinder even consumes as much as Chevrolet's V6.
Verdict
In this head-to-head, the best choice for you is closely tied to your specific needs. If you're looking for power and towing capacity, you want a V6 Blazer, and if you do the RS is the model of choice, hands down. Otherwise, the Santa Fe is the best bet because of its more affordable starting price, longer warranty, better finishing and solid resale value.
2020 Chevrolet Blazer
We like
Well-mannered V6
Transmission
Road handling (RS)
We like less
Pricy model (RS)
Dull-looking base model
Less cargo space than many rivals
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
We like
Good-looking
Technology available in base models
Spacious and quiet cabin
We like less
The 2.0L turbo engine
Uninspired drive
Mediocre fuel consumption (2.0L T)
Specifications
| ... | 2020 Chevrolet Blazer | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Transmission | 9-sp auto | 8-sp auto | |
| Drivetrain | FWD or AWD | FWD or AWD | |
| 2.5L (FWD) | 2.4L (FWD) | ||
| Fuel consumption (city) | 10.8L/100 km | 10.8L/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption (highway) | 8.1L/100 km | 8.0L/100 km | |
| 3.6L | 2.0L T | ||
| Fuel consumption (city) | 12.7L/100 km | 12.3L/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption (highway) | 9.5L/100 km | 9.8L/100 km | |
| Engine | |||
| Type | 2.5L | 2.4L | |
| Output | 193 hp | 185 hp | |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | |
| Type | 3.6L | 2.0L T | |
| Output | 305 hp | 235 hp | |
| Torque | 269 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | |
| Capacities | |||
| Cargo Space | 1,818 L (back seats down) | 1,016 L, 2,019 L (back seats down) | |
| Fuel Tank | 73 L | 71 L | |
| Towing capacity | 2041 kg (V6) | 1,588 kg (2.0L T) | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4861 mm | 4770 mm | |
| Width | 1939 mm | 1890 mm | |
| Height | 1702 mm | 1680 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2863 mm | 2765 mm | |
| Warranty | 3 yrs/60,000 km | 5 yrs/100,000 km | |
| Pricing | $35,098 to $48,698 | $29,249 to $45,249 | |
