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.

Brennan Sullivan

Brennan Sullivan is a writer and lifelong car fanatic. With an appreciation for all makes and models, Brennan is particularly passionate about the rich history of the automotive industry. In his spare time, he's the caretaker of a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine, and a Golden Retriever named Willow.