The 2020 Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Blazer compete for your attention with their sporty good looks and athletic capabilities. Coleman Chevrolet’s comparison guide examines both SUVs, so you can drive home in the one that makes the most sense for your lifestyle.
Sporty Style: It’s a Tie!
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler and the Chevy Blazer don’t look like anything else on the road, including one another. The Wrangler, with its trademark grille and headlights, is easy to pick out of a crowd. Its tall stance and rugged design add to its sporty vibe.
The Blazer on the other hand, has more of a sports car vibe. It might be a family-friendly crossover, but it takes its design cues from the Chevy Camaro. Unlike so many bland crossovers on the road today, the Blazer is sleek and stylish.
Standard Features: 2020 Chevrolet Blazer
To eke out maximum value, choose the Blazer. Its base model, the L, comes with everything you need for a premium on-road experience, from dual-zone climate control with rear air vents to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.
The base 2020 Jeep Wrangler model, on the other hand, lacks some modern features that you might miss, including air conditioning and power accessories. But have no fear, simply upgrade to the four-door Unlimited model or the two-door Sport S to get the air conditioning you need to beat the Texas heat.
Premium Power & Modern Efficiency: 2020 Jeep Wrangler
When you’re in need of a powerful midsize SUV, the Wrangler is on your side. Its standard 3.6-liter V6 delivers a punchy performance with 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. A newly optional 3.0-liter diesel V6 combines performance with efficiency, supplying 260 horses and 442 pound-feet of torque. With this diesel V6, the Wrangler earns up to 25 mpg combined (22 city/29 highway mpg).
Unfortunately, the Blazer doesn’t blend power and efficiency in the same way. Three engines are available, two four-cylinders and one V6. The latter is its quickest option, with 308 horses and 270 pound-feet of torque. If you want efficiency, choose the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which helps the Blazer earn up to 24 mpg combined (21/28 mpg).
Off-Road Potential: 2020 Jeep Wrangler
Out on the trail, there’s currently no SUV that can out-do the Wrangler. This Jeep SUV was made for adventure, and it takes the elements on like a pro. The Wrangler Rubicon is the ultimate off-roader. This trim model comes standard with everything you need to speed through the desert and splash through riverbeds, including a four-wheel-drive system with low-range gearing, rock rails, and special off-road tires.
The Chevrolet Blazer is less of a rugged SUV and more of a sporty family hauler. This midsize crossover offers all-wheel drive, performance technology that improves handling on the pavement. By improving traction on wet roads, all-wheel drive can help keep you safer during a storm. But the Blazer isn’t in the same league as the Wrangler, at least not when it comes to off-road capabilities.
The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer certainly looks sleek and sporty, but the 2020 Jeep Wrangler really gets down and dirty. It’s both more powerful and more capable, bringing your adventure into your life. To see what we mean, swing by Coleman Chevrolet, your New Boston dealer.