Compared: 2024 Ford Edge vs. 2024 Chevrolet Blazer

Get the scoop on the midsize SUVs from Detroit's crosstown rivals.

Brennan Sullivan | 

May 24, 2024 | 3 min read

Ford | Chevrolet

Midsize SUVs are well known for their functionality, usefulness, and safety. But do those modest sensibilities have to compromise a vehicle's driving experience?

The two-row 2024 Chevrolet Blazer and 2024 Ford Edge attempt to answer that question, fitting practical storage capability, comfort for five passengers, and fuel efficiency inside a sporty package that promises a good time behind the wheel.

Ford

The Edge Costs More, but It Comes With AWD

At just under $40,000, the entry-level 2024 Edge SE is pricier than the Chevrolet Blazer. However, the fact that the Ford's base turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, with 250 horsepower, comes standard with all-wheel drive (AWD) helps make up for the extra cost. Four trims remain, including the sportiest $49,000 Edge ST, which comes exclusively with an EcoBoost 335-hp turbocharged 2.7-liter V6.

The 2024 Blazer range starts with the sub-$37,000 2LT trim. Despite its aggressive styling, the 2LT's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder only makes 228 horsepower, 22 horsepower less than the base engine in the Edge. The 3LT follows the 2LT for $41,000, while the sporty RS and the top-of-the-line Premier are both priced around $45,000.

If you're looking for an extra boost in power, the Blazer also offers a 308-hp 3.6-liter V6 upgrade on the 3LT and Premium trims. The V6 is standard on RS models.

Unlike the Edge, all Blazer trims come standard as front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicles. Adding AWD will cost $2,700 to $2,900, depending on trim.

Ford

Both the Ford and the Chevrolet Are Well Equipped

Inside the Edge cabin, you'll find some notable upgrades from the Blazer's offerings. For example, a standard 12.0-inch infotainment screen handily beats the 10.2-inch unit available in the Chevy. Overall cargo space is also larger, with the Ford able to pack around 73.4 cubic-feet of stuff behind the front seats. The Blazer's interior is limited to 64.2 cu-ft total.

Outside of those areas, however, the Blazer dominates its domestic rival. As standard, the Chevrolet comes equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a power driver's seat, heated front seats, and active noise cancellation technology — none of which comes on the base Edge. The Blazer can also tow more than the Edge, with a maximum of 4,500 pounds, easily pulling more than the Ford's available 3,500-pound capacity.

Chevrolet

The FWD Blazer Is the Most Fuel Efficient

While the FWD four-cylinder Blazer is notably efficient, clocking in at 22/29/25 mpg city/highway/combined, the rest of the range's results decline from there, depending on trim. The AWD four-cylinder achieves just 22/27/24 mpg, while FWD and AWD six-cylinder models are rated at 19/26/22 mpg and 18/26/21 mpg.

The Edge's results, by comparison, are more impressive. The four-cylinder entry model gets 21/28/23 mpg, while the six-cylinder option drops slightly to 19/25/21 mpg.

All vehicle pricing includes MSRP plus destination charges (set at the time of publication) and will be rounded to the nearest thousand.