Compare 2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs 2021 Hyundai Kona

2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
2021 Hyundai Kona
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AWD 4-Door ACTIV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Trailblazer AWD 4-Door ACTIV 26 30 $26,028 $27,000
Trailblazer AWD 4-Door LS 26 30 $22,750 $23,600
Trailblazer AWD 4-Door LT 26 30 $24,774 $25,700
Trailblazer AWD 4-Door RS 26 30 $26,028 $27,000
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door ACTIV 29 33 $24,582 $25,500
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door L 28 31 $18,981 $19,000
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door LS 28 31 $20,822 $21,600
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door LT 28 31 $22,846 $23,700
Trailblazer FWD 4-Door RS 29 33 $24,582 $25,500
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Limited DCT AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Kona Limited DCT AWD 26 29 $26,495 $27,700
Kona Limited DCT FWD 28 32 $25,157 $26,300
Kona NIGHT DCT AWD 26 29 $26,400 $27,600
Kona NIGHT DCT FWD 28 32 $25,061 $26,200
Kona SE Automatic AWD 25 30 $21,257 $21,900
Kona SE Automatic FWD 27 33 $19,899 $20,500
Kona SEL Automatic AWD 25 30 $22,671 $23,700
Kona SEL Automatic FWD 27 33 $21,333 $22,300
Kona SEL Plus Automatic AWD 25 30 $24,440 $25,550
Kona SEL Plus Automatic FWD 27 33 $23,101 $24,150
Kona Ultimate DCT AWD 26 29 $28,264 $29,550
Kona Ultimate DCT FWD 28 32 $26,925 $28,150
Pricing
Invoice Price
$26,028
$26,495
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,000
$27,700
Monthly Payment Estimate
$450 / month
$462 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
5.6
6.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is a stylish but underpowered subcompact crossover. The 2021 Hyundai Kona wears like statement jewelry, and drives like a bargain.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 26 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 29 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicles Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
53.8 54.5
Front Leg Room (in)
40.9 41.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
98.2 -
Front Hip Room (in)
52.3 53.3
Second Leg Room (in)
39.4 34.6
Front Head Room (in)
40 38
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
45.7 52.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.4 55.5
Second Head Room (in)
38.4 37.8
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
65.7 61.6
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.3 61.7
Wheelbase (in)
103.9 102.4
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.2 70.9
Track Width, Front (in)
60.9 61.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8 6.7
Length, Overall (in)
173.7 164
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
25.3 19.2
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
54.4 45.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 19.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.4 x - TBD - 11.2
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x - TBD - 12
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
13.2 13.2
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
NA -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
NA -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.38 34.8
Tires
Spare Tire Size
16" NA
Front Tire Order Code
QCV NA
Spare Tire Order Code
ZDC NA
Rear Tire Size
225/60R17 P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
QCV NA
Front Tire Size
225/60R17 P235/45HR18
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3275 3256
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
16 x - TBD - NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I3 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
174 @ 1600 195 @ 1500
Engine Order Code
L3T NA
Displacement
1.3L/- TBD - 1.6 L/97
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 5600 175 @ 5500
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 26
Transmission
Trans Order Code
M3F NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.17 3.58
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
2.45 1.02
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 0.81
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.69 3.64
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.72
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
3.01 1.83
Trans Type
9 7
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92 0.85
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.96 4.70
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 2.17
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Trailblazer Hyundai Kona
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Watt's Linkage Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.4 6.6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  • 2022 Trailblazer arriving; 2021s still on sale
  • Lease: From $199 for 39 months
  • Rebates: Up to $1,500 off
  • Finance: From 2.49% APR
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2021 Hyundai Kona
  • 2022 Hyundai Kona arriving; 2021s sold out
  • Lease: From $199 per month
  • Rebate: Up to $500 cash on gas model
  • Finance: 1.9% APR for 60 months

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