Chevy Blazer vs Hyundai Santa Fe: 2026 Blazer vs 2027 Santa Fe Compared
Last updated: October 18, 2026 | Emich Chevrolet, Lakewood | Specs from each manufacturer
The Chevy Blazer and Hyundai Santa Fe start at nearly the same price, but the Blazer is a sporty two-row SUV and the Santa Fe a boxy three-row with an available hybrid. Here is the 2026 Blazer, the newest Blazer on sale, against the 2027 Santa Fe, using each manufacturer’s published specs.
Quick Verdict
The 2026 Blazer starts $1,000 lower ($34,300 vs $35,300, or $655 lower with destination), offers more horsepower with its available V6 (308 vs 277) and is EPA-rated slightly higher among gas models (25 vs 24 mpg combined). The 2027 Santa Fe seats up to seven in three rows, has more cargo space (79.6 vs 64.2 cu ft), offers a hybrid rated at up to 36 mpg combined and comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Both tow up to 4,500 lbs in their best configurations.
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The Matchup: Sporty Two-Row vs Boxy Three-Row
The 2027 Santa Fe is on sale now; Hyundai calls it a carry-over model. Chevrolet has not announced a 2027 gas Blazer, so the 2026 is the newest Blazer on sale. The Santa Fe has three rows; the Blazer is a two-row, five-seat SUV.
Gas Santa Fes use a 277-hp 2.5L turbo with an 8-speed automatic, and the Santa Fe Hybrid makes 231 hp combined. AWD adds $1,800, and the XRT is AWD only. The Blazer has a standard 228-hp 2.0L turbo and an available 308-hp V6 on the RS, with a 9-speed automatic and AWD available on every trim.
Despite being 1.6 inches shorter (190.2 vs 191.8 in.), the Santa Fe has more space: 40.5 vs 30.5 cu ft behind the second row and 79.6 vs 64.2 with it folded, plus a third row with 30.0 inches of legroom.
Blazer vs Santa Fe Specs
| Spec | 2026 Chevy Blazer | 2027 Hyundai Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (excl. destination) | $34,300 (2LT FWD); $37,000 with AWD; $1,995 destination | $35,300 (SE FWD); $37,100 with AWD; hybrid $36,650; $1,650 freight |
| Seating | 5 | 7 (6 on some trims) |
| Engine | 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (228 hp / 258 lb-ft); 3.6L V6 (308 hp / 270 lb-ft, RS) | 2.5L turbo 4-cyl (277 hp / 311 lb-ft); hybrid 231 hp / 271 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic (gas); 6-speed automatic (hybrid) |
| AWD | Available on every trim | Available on every trim; XRT AWD only |
| Best gas combined mpg | 25 mpg (2.0L FWD) | 24 mpg (FWD) |
| Hybrid | Not offered | 36 mpg combined (FWD) |
| Max towing | 4,500 lbs (RS with V6) | 4,500 lbs (XRT); 3,500 lbs other gas trims; 2,000 lbs hybrid |
| Cargo behind 3rd row | No third row | 14.6 cu ft |
| Cargo behind 2nd row | 30.5 cu ft | 40.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 64.2 cu ft | 79.6 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 to 7.6 in. | 7.0 in. (XRT 8.3 in.) |
| Length | 191.8 in. | 190.2 in. |
| Center screen | 10.2 in. | 12.3 in. |
| Adaptive cruise control | Available (packages) | Standard |
| Warranty | 3 yr/36,000 mi; 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain | 5 yr/60,000 mi; 10 yr/100,000 mi powertrain (original owner) |
Sources: chevrolet.com and Build & Price (2026 Blazer); Hyundai’s 2027 Santa Fe pricing sheet, features and specifications, and hyundaiusa.com; fueleconomy.gov. Bold marks the better figure.
By the Numbers
Max cargo (behind 1st row)
Horsepower (most powerful engine)
Best combined fuel economy
Santa Fe XRT vs Blazer RS
The Santa Fe XRT ($42,290, AWD only) is Hyundai’s rugged trim, with all-terrain tires, 8.3 inches of ground clearance and a 4,500-lb tow rating. The Blazer has no off-road trim, but the RS with the V6 ($45,250 FWD, $47,500 AWD) matches the XRT’s 4,500-lb rating, and AWD Blazers have an Off-Road drive mode.
Reasons to Choose Each
Choose the Chevy Blazer if you want
- A lower starting price
- More horsepower from the available 308-hp V6
- Slightly better fuel economy among gas models
- A sleeker two-row design if five seats are enough
- Sporty RS styling
Choose the Hyundai Santa Fe if you want
- A third row and seating for up to seven
- More cargo space
- A hybrid rated at up to 36 mpg combined
- A 12.3-inch touchscreen and adaptive cruise as standard
- A 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
Interior and Technology
The Blazer has a 10.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every trim, and the RS adds an 8-inch driver display, connected navigation and Bose audio. Every Santa Fe has a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the Limited and Calligraphy add a 12.3-inch digital cluster, and the Calligraphy offers a head-up display.
Hyundai SmartSense is standard, including Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Blind-Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Highway Driving Assist is on the XRT and above. The Blazer has Chevy Safety Assist plus Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Park Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert as standard, with Adaptive Cruise Control available. Neither offers hands-free driving. NHTSA rates both five stars overall, and IIHS named the 2026 Santa Fe a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+.
The Bottom Line
If you need a third row, a hybrid or the most cargo space, the Santa Fe is the pick. If five seats are enough and you want a sportier SUV with a lower starting price, plus an available V6 on the RS (from $45,250), the Blazer delivers.
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Blazer vs Santa Fe FAQs
Which is cheaper, the Blazer or the Santa Fe?
The 2026 Blazer starts at $34,300 with FWD and $37,000 with AWD. The 2027 Santa Fe starts at $35,300 with FWD and $37,100 with AWD. Destination is $1,995 for Chevrolet and $1,650 for Hyundai.
How many seats do the Blazer and Santa Fe have?
The Blazer seats five in two rows. The Santa Fe has three rows and seats seven, or six with second-row captain’s chairs on some trims.
Which tows more?
Both top out at 4,500 lbs: the Blazer RS with the V6 and the Santa Fe XRT. Other gas Santa Fes are rated 3,500 lbs, the Santa Fe Hybrid 2,000 lbs, and the Blazer with the 2.0L turbo 3,250 lbs with trailering equipment.
Which gets better gas mileage?
Among gas models, the Blazer’s 2.0L turbo is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined with FWD vs 24 for the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Hybrid is rated up to 36 mpg combined.
Sources: chevrolet.com 2026 Blazer page, chevrolet.com Build & Price, fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA for Chevrolet; each competitor’s official website, specifications, price sheets and press materials, fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA for the rival, reviewed October 18, 2026. MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, license, dealer fees and options; destination charges differ by brand. Towing ratings depend on configuration and equipment and are for comparison only; review the owner’s manual before towing. EPA estimates; actual mileage will vary. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Emich Chevrolet sells new Chevrolet vehicles. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.