2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs. 2024 Subaru Ascent Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2025 Chevrolet
Trailblazer

MSRP*: $23,100 to $29,300
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2024 Subaru
Ascent

MSRP*: $34,395 to $48,695
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MPG - City 26 - 30 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 33 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 54.4 ft3 72.8 - 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 260 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 174.1 in 196.8 in
Exterior Width 71.2 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 42.2 in
Rear 38.6 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 40.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 38.7 - 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Ascent, with comparable head- and legroom. The Subaru Ascent will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Convenience
With the Subaru Ascent, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Chevrolet Trailblazer is a better financial choice over the Subaru Ascent, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Trailblazer is much slimmer than the Subaru Ascent, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Ascent.

Handling
The Chevrolet Trailblazer has the same turning radius as the Subaru Ascent, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Trailblazer has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Ascent.

Powertrain
The Chevrolet Trailblazer has much lower torque than the Subaru Ascent, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Chevrolet Trailblazer has less seating than the Subaru Ascent, making the Subaru Ascent the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Chevrolet Trailblazer has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Ascent.