2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs 2020 Mazda CX-30

2021 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

2020 Mazda CX-30

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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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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-30 AWD	24	31	$22,633	$23,300
CX-30 FWD	25	33	$21,275	$21,900
CX-30 Preferred Package AWD	24	31	$26,806	$27,600
CX-30 Preferred Package FWD	25	33	$25,447	$26,200
CX-30 Premium Package AWD	25	32	$28,747	$29,600
CX-30 Premium Package FWD	25	33	$27,388	$28,200
CX-30 Select Package AWD	24	31	$24,574	$25,300
CX-30 Select Package FWD	25	33	$23,216	$23,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,028

$22,633

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,000

$23,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$450 / month

$388 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chevy Trailblazer is a stylish but underpowered subcompact crossover.

The 2020 Mazda CX-30 is a right-sized small crossover with good looks that’s the most fun to drive among its competitors.

TCC Likes

Good safety features
Good looks
Good price

Gorgeous looks
Capable powertrain
Better sized for U.S.

TCC Dislikes

Pokey powertrains
Limited feature availability
Middling efficiency

Expensive for its class
Frustrating options packages
No touchscreen...

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Sport Utility Vehicles

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.8

53.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.2

94.1

Front Hip Room (in)

52.3

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

45.7

53.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.7

61.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

103.9

104.5

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.2

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

173.7

173

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

20.2

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

45.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

20.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4 x - TBD -

10.4

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

12.7

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.38

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

16"

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QCV

Spare Tire Order Code

ZDC

Rear Tire Size

225/60R17

P215/65HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

QCV

Front Tire Size

225/60R17

P215/65HR16

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)

- TBD -

3353

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

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

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

174 @ 1600

186 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

L3T

Displacement

1.3L/- TBD -

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 5600

186 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

M3F

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.17

3.85

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.45

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

3.55

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

1.35

Trans Type

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

3.05

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

2.02

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Trailblazer

Mazda CX-30

Body Style

Sport Utility

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Watt's Linkage

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.4

6.8

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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