2025 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2024 Volkswagen Atlas Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer

2025 Chevrolet
Blazer

MSRP*: $42,800 to $45,700
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas

2024 Volkswagen
Atlas

MSRP*: $37,995 to $52,890
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MPG - City 18 - 22 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 64.2 ft3 96.8 ft3
Engine
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 308-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 269-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 228 - 308 hp 269 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 191.9 in 200.7 in
Exterior Width 76.7 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in
Head Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Blazer offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas, with comparable head- and legroom. The Volkswagen Atlas will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Chevrolet Blazer.

Convenience
The Chevrolet Blazer requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Volkswagen Atlas, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Blazer will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Blazer is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Chevrolet Blazer is slightly shorter than the Volkswagen Atlas, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Chevrolet Blazer has a smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Chevrolet Blazer has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Blazer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Atlas.

Utility
The Chevrolet Blazer has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Chevrolet Blazer has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.