2021 Chevy Trailblazer vs 2021 Ford Explorer

Have you been searching for a spacious SUV that can help you tackle your morning commute, carpooling duties, and weekend adventures in Columbus, Grove City, or Dublin, Ohio? Both the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer and 2021 Ford Explorer offer powerful performances, well-designed exteriors, and comfortable interiors, but one stands out as the winner.

The team at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet put together this 2021 Chevy Trailblazer vs. 2021 Ford Explorer comparison, so you can see how these two SUVs stack up.

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Chevy Trailblazer vs Ford Explorer: Performance

If you’re used to driving on busy highways, you know how inconvenient it can be to exit and find a gas station. The 2021 Explorer offers a maximum EPA-estimated 27 city/29 highway MPG, which will limit your stops at the pump.

However, the 2021 Trailblazer performs even better with a maximum EPA-estimated 29 city/33 highway MPG. With this SUV, you’ll be able to travel even farther on your road trip without stopping at the pump.

The Chevy Trailblazer comes standard with front-wheel drive (FWD), which helps it achieve its impressive gas mileage and gives it good traction on the road. In comparison, the Ford Explorer comes standard with rear-wheel drive (RWD).

Because the engine’s weight rests on the drive wheels and the front wheels pull the car forward, a FWD model like the Trailblazer is well equipped to handle difficult weather conditions. If it’s raining or snowing during rush-hour traffic, you can drive confidently, knowing the Trailblazer has enough traction to handle these conditions.

2021 Explorer vs 2021 Trailblazer: Exterior

When you’re driving through busy streets, it’s crucial that you can confidently maneuver your vehicle through traffic. At 198.8 inches in length, the Ford Explorer is relatively easy to handle. However, the Chevy Trailblazer is even more compact at 173.5 inches, making it more suitable for highway and city driving.

If you ever need to parallel park in the city, it’s important that your SUV isn’t too wide. At 78.9 inches wide without the mirrors, the 2021 Explorer is pretty easy to park on a busy street.

The 2021 Trailblazer, however, is only 71.2 inches wide without the mirrors. With these dimensions, you won’t have to worry about cars scraping the side of your Chevy Trailblazer on a busy road.

Ford Explorer vs Chevy Trailblazer: Safety Features

The Ford Explorer and Chevy Trailblazer make safety a top priority. Both SUVs come standard with the following safety features:

• Lane-keeping system
• Automatic high-beam headlamps
• Rear-view camera

Plus, the 2021 Trailblazer comes standard with Teen Driver. This safety feature allows you to customize your car’s settings to help encourage your teen driver to be safe on the road. It can even generate an in-vehicle report card that lists your teen’s driving habits. Unfortunately, the 2021 Explorer does not include this feature.