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Chevrolet Blazer vs. Honda Passport: Which Two-Row SUV Is the Better Buy?
The Chevrolet Blazer starts about $10,000 below the Honda Passport and returns better fuel economy. The Passport carries more cargo and tows more. For most Oklahoma buyers who don't need 5,000 pounds of towing, the Blazer is the better value.
These two land on the same shopping list for a reason: both are two-row, five-passenger midsize SUVs aimed at buyers who decided against a third row. But they solve the problem differently, and the gap between them is bigger than most cross-shoppers expect.
Here's our position, and we'll say it before the table rather than after: the Blazer wins this comparison on money, and the Passport wins it on capability. Which matters more is a question about your life, not about the vehicles. The contrarian part is that most people cross-shopping these two are really deciding one thing — whether they need standard all-wheel drive and serious towing — and if the answer is no, a roughly $10,000 price gap makes this a much less close call than the spec sheets suggest.
Chevrolet Blazer vs. Honda Passport: The Numbers
| Chevrolet Blazer | Honda Passport | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $36,095 (2LT) | $46,445 (RTL) |
| Standard engine | 2.0L turbo-4, 228 hp | 3.5L V6, 285 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Combined MPG | 25 (FWD) / 24 (AWD) | 21 |
| Max towing | 3,250 lbs; 4,500 with RS V6 | 5,000 lbs |
| Cargo behind row 2 | 30.5 cu ft | 44.0 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 64.2 cu ft | 83.8 cu ft |
| Standard drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Blazer pricing reflects manufacturer order-guide figures as of August 2026. Competitor figures from Edmunds and Honda. Confirm current pricing before purchase.
Where the Blazer Wins: Price and Fuel Economy
The headline number is the price gap. A Blazer 2LT starts at $36,095; a Passport RTL starts at $46,445. That's roughly $10,350, and it reframes the entire comparison — because at that spread, you aren't choosing between a base Blazer and a base Passport. You're choosing between a loaded Blazer and a base Passport.
A Blazer 3LT with all-wheel drive lands at $44,195, still under the Passport's entry price, and it brings leather-appointed seats, a power liftgate, and available navigation with Bose audio. Even a front-drive RS at $45,395 undercuts it.
Fuel economy goes the same direction. The Blazer's 2.0L turbo-four is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined in front-wheel drive and 24 with all-wheel drive. The Passport's V6 returns 21. Four miles per gallon sounds small until you put 15,000 miles a year on it.
Where the Passport Wins: Cargo and Towing
We're not going to pretend this part doesn't exist. The Passport is the more capable vehicle, and it isn't close on either measure that matters here.
Cargo is the bigger of the two gaps. The Passport holds 44.0 cubic feet behind the rear seats against the Blazer's 30.5 — about 13.5 cubic feet, which in practical terms is the difference between a weekend of luggage fitting easily and a weekend of luggage requiring strategy. Fold both rows and it's 83.8 versus 64.2.
On towing, Honda rates the Passport at 5,000 pounds. A Blazer with the 2.0L turbo and the trailering package tows 3,250. Step up to the RS with the 3.6L V6 and you get 4,500, which closes most but not all of the gap. If you pull a loaded car hauler or a larger travel trailer, the Passport has the edge and we'd say so to your face on the lot.
The Passport also includes all-wheel drive on every trim. On the Blazer it's an option — available on all three trims for roughly $2,700 to $2,900, which narrows the price gap but doesn't come close to erasing it.
"The people who come to us having already driven a Passport almost always bring up the same two things: they liked how much fit in the back, and they didn't like the payment. That's the whole comparison in one sentence. If the cargo number is what sold them, we tell them to go buy the Passport — we'd rather do that than put somebody in the wrong vehicle."
Which One Should You Buy?
Answer one question honestly and this decides itself: do you regularly haul more than 30 cubic feet of stuff, or tow more than 4,500 pounds?
If the answer is no — and for most Okarche-area buyers it is — we recommend the Chevrolet Blazer 3LT with all-wheel drive. It comes in under a base Passport while adding equipment the Passport doesn't include at that price, and it uses less fuel every week you own it.
If the answer is yes, buy the Honda Passport. It carries more, tows more, and no amount of Blazer discount changes physics. We'd rather tell you that now than sell you something that doesn't do the job.
There's also a middle path worth naming. If you want the Blazer's price and the towing headroom, the RS with the 3.6L V6 tows 4,500 pounds and still starts below a Passport. That covers a lot of boats and utility trailers.
See current Chevrolet Blazer inventory at Carter Chevrolet →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chevrolet Blazer cheaper than the Honda Passport?
Yes, by a wide margin. The Blazer 2LT starts at $36,095 while the Honda Passport RTL starts at $46,445. That roughly $10,000 gap means a well-equipped Blazer 3LT still costs less than a base Passport.
Which tows more, the Blazer or the Passport?
The Passport. Honda rates it at 5,000 pounds maximum. A Blazer with the 2.0L turbo tows 3,250 pounds properly equipped, and the RS with the 3.6L V6 tows 4,500 pounds. If you regularly pull more than two tons, the Passport has the advantage.
Which has more cargo space?
The Passport, clearly. It offers 44.0 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 83.8 with them folded, against the Blazer's 30.5 and 64.2. Cargo room is the Passport's biggest single advantage in this comparison.
Which gets better gas mileage?
The Blazer. Its 2.0L turbo-four returns an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined in front-wheel drive and 24 with all-wheel drive. The Passport's 3.5L V6 is rated at 21 mpg combined.
Does the Blazer come with all-wheel drive like the Passport?
Not standard. The Passport includes all-wheel drive on every trim. The Blazer starts front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available on all three trims for roughly $2,700 to $2,900.
Quick Answers
- Are both SUVs two-row only?
- Yes. Both seat five in two rows, with no third-row option.
- Which is longer?
- The Blazer measures 191.9 inches on a 113.0-inch wheelbase; both park comparably in a standard garage.
- Does either require premium fuel?
- Neither requires it. Honda recommends premium when towing more than 3,500 pounds.
- Which has the stronger standard engine?
- The Passport, with a 285-hp V6 standard versus the Blazer's 228-hp turbo-four.
- Can the Blazer match the Passport's power?
- The RS with the 3.6L V6 makes 308 hp, more than the Passport, though it remains RS-exclusive.
- Which is better in Oklahoma winters?
- Either with all-wheel drive; it's standard on the Passport and optional on every Blazer trim.
- Does Carter Chevrolet sell the Passport?
- No — we're a Chevrolet dealer. We'd still rather you buy the right vehicle than the wrong one.
- Is the Blazer in stock near Okarche?
- Availability changes regularly — check current Blazer inventory here.
The Two-Question Test Drive Checklist
Drive both if you can. These are the only measurements that actually separate them — take them yourself instead of trusting a brochure.
- Load the cargo area with your real gear. Golf clubs, stroller, dog crate, work bags. Not an estimate — the actual stuff you carry every week.
- Get the towing number in writing for the exact vehicle. On a Blazer, confirm the window sticker lists the trailering package; without it a front-drive model is rated at just 1,500 pounds.
- Price them the way you'll actually buy. Compare a Blazer 3LT AWD against a base Passport, not base against base.
- Check the monthly, not the MSRP. A $10,000 gap is roughly $150–$190 a month on a typical term.
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Sources
- Honda Passport vs. Chevrolet Blazer — Edmunds
- 2026 Honda Passport Towing Capacity — Honda Info Center
- Chevrolet Blazer 2LT Features & Specs — Edmunds
- How Much The Chevy Blazer Can Tow — GM Authority
- Chevrolet dealer standard equipment and packaging reference, August 2026 — General Motors