Equinox vs Blazer: The Gap Is Not Where Most Shoppers Think

Most people researching Equinox vs Blazer start from an assumption that turns out to be wrong: that one of them is the bigger SUV. Chevrolet calls the Equinox a mid-size SUV and the Blazer a mid-size sporty SUV, and both are two-row vehicles that seat five. Neither offers a third row. Once that is off the table, the $5,300 between their starting prices has to be buying something else — and it is, just not space. The figures below come from Chevrolet for the 2027 Equinox and the 2026 Blazer. Both are on the lot at New Vehicles if you would rather settle it by sitting in each one.

Equinox vs Blazer: The Space Question Is Almost a Tie

Maximum cargo comes in at 63.5 cubic feet for the Equinox and 64.2 for the Blazer. That is a difference of seven tenths of a cubic foot — roughly a grocery bag. Both seat five across two rows, and the Blazer’s own spec page states plainly that it is a two-row SUV with no third row available.

The Blazer is the longer vehicle at 191.8 inches against 183.2, and the heavier one, running 3,918 to 4,313 pounds unloaded where the Equinox sits between 3,428 and 3,629. But that extra 8.6 inches and roughly 500 pounds went into proportions, stance and a wider track rather than into seats or boxes. If your decision rests on hauling people or luggage, this comparison genuinely does not resolve it.

Where the $5,300 Actually Goes

Power and towing. The Equinox runs a 1.5L turbocharged four making 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft, rated to tow up to 1,500 pounds. The Blazer starts with a 2.0L turbo four at 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft, and the RS trim offers an available 3.6L V6 producing 308 horsepower and 270 lb-ft, paired with an available Advanced Twin-Clutch all-wheel-drive system.

The towing figure is the one that ends arguments. With the available Trailering Package and the V6, the Blazer is rated up to 4,500 pounds — three times what the Equinox will pull. For a household in Kissimmee with a small boat, a pair of jet skis or a utility trailer, that single number decides the whole comparison. For someone who has never hitched anything to a vehicle, it is capability that shows up on the sticker and never in the driveway. Starting MSRPs run $29,000 for the Equinox LT and $34,300 for the Blazer 2LT.

Two Places the Less Expensive SUV Wins

This is the part that surprises people, because the assumption is that more money buys more of everything. It does not here.

The screen is bigger in the cheaper vehicle. The Equinox carries an 11.3-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen; the Blazer’s is a 10.2-inch HD unit. And on the highway, efficiency is a wash: the 2027 Equinox is EPA-estimated at 29 MPG highway in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive, and the Blazer’s standard 2.0L turbo is also EPA-estimated at 29 MPG highway in front-wheel drive. Step up to the V6 and that becomes 26. Put plainly, the Blazer’s standard engine gives you 53 more horsepower at no highway penalty — the V6 is where you start paying at the pump.

Which One Fits Central Florida Driving

Trim choice sorts itself along the same line: the Equinox RS and ACTIV both sit at $33,900 and add blacked-out styling or all-terrain tires with a retuned suspension, while on the Blazer side the V6 and 20-inch wheels live in the RS at $43,600.

For daily I-4 traffic, school runs around Lake Nona and structured parking downtown, the lighter and shorter Equinox is the easier vehicle to live with. For weekend trips toward the coast with something behind you, the Blazer earns its premium. Starling Chevrolet is Orlando’s largest Chevy store and one of the 25 largest Chevrolet dealers in America, family-owned across three generations and a five-time Dealer of the Year — which mostly means both of these are usually in stock in more than one trim, so you can drive them back to back instead of guessing. When you are ready to talk numbers, the Finance Center handles pre-qualification, and an Instant Cash Offer will tell you what your current vehicle is worth before it becomes part of the math.

Settling Equinox vs Blazer in Orlando

The decision reduces to one honest question: do you tow, or do you want the V6? If yes, the Blazer is the vehicle and the $5,300 is buying something real. If no, the Equinox gives you the same five seats, within a cubic foot of the same cargo room, the same 29 MPG highway and a larger touchscreen for meaningfully less money. As of August 2026 the 2026 Equinox carries 3.9% APR for 60 months for well-qualified buyers financing through GM Financial, with delivery required by 8/31/26 — offers move monthly, so confirm current terms before you count on them. Call sales at (407) 917-6627 to check trim availability, reach us through Contact Us, or visit 13155 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837, convenient to Hunters Creek and Kissimmee. For service on either SUV after you buy, our service line is (407) 917-5348.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Blazer bigger than the Equinox?

Longer, yes — 191.8 inches against 183.2 — but not roomier in the ways that usually matter. Both are two-row SUVs that seat five, and neither offers a third row. Maximum cargo is 64.2 cubic feet in the Blazer and 63.5 in the Equinox, a difference of seven tenths of a cubic foot. The Blazer is also heavier, at 3,918 to 4,313 pounds unloaded versus 3,428 to 3,629.

How much can each one tow?

The 2027 Equinox is rated to tow up to 1,500 pounds. The 2026 Blazer is rated up to 4,500 pounds when equipped with the available Trailering Package and the available 3.6L V6 — three times the Equinox figure. If you tow anything regularly, this is the specification that should decide the comparison for you.

Does the Blazer use more fuel than the Equinox?

Not with its standard engine. The 2027 Equinox is EPA-estimated at 29 MPG highway in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive, and the Blazer’s standard 2.0L turbo four is also EPA-estimated at 29 MPG highway in front-wheel drive, despite making 53 more horsepower. The available 3.6L V6 drops that to an EPA-estimated 26 MPG highway.

What do they cost to start?

The 2027 Equinox LT starts at $29,000, with the RS and ACTIV trims both at $33,900. The 2026 Blazer 2LT starts at $34,300, a second LT tier at $39,700, and the RS at $43,600. Those are manufacturer starting prices rather than out-the-door figures, so call sales at (407) 917-6627 for current pricing and what is actually in stock.