Chevrolet Blazer AWD
22.5 MPG The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer AWD is EPA-rated at 22.5 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 667 gallons, $2133 a year in fuel, or $0.142 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1996–2026 run it averages 20.5 MPG, improving by 6.5 MPG over 11 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.111 | $1111 | $1667 | $2222 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.142 | $1422 | $2133 | $2844 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.156 | $1556 | $2333 | $3111 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22.5 MPG | 20 | 26 | $2775 | 396 | 2 |
| 2025 | 22.5 MPG | 20 | 26.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 2024 | 22.5 MPG | 20 | 26.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 2023 | 22.5 MPG | 20.5 | 26.5 | $2775 | 393 | 2 |
| 2022 | 22.5 MPG | 20.5 | 26.5 | $2775 | 393 | 2 |
| 2021 | 22.5 MPG | 20.5 | 26.5 | $2775 | 388 | 2 |
| 2020 | 22 MPG | 19.5 | 26 | $2825 | 404 | 2 |
| 2019 | 21 MPG | 18 | 25 | $2950 | 426 | 1 |
| 1998 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 1996 | 16 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet Blazer AWD ranks 92 on current figures, against a class average of 29.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura RDX AWD (23), Acura RDX AWD A-SPEC (23), Audi SQ5 (23), Audi SQ5 Sportback (23), BMW X3 M40i (23).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 396 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Blazer AWD get?
The 2026 Chevrolet Blazer AWD is rated at 22.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 20 city and 26 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 20.5 MPG, ranging from 16 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Blazer AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 22.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 667 gallons — roughly $2133 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.142 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2775.
Has the Chevrolet Blazer AWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 16 MPG in 1996 to 22.5 in 2026 — an improvement of 6.5 MPG, or 41% across 11 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Blazer AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 92 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.3 MPG. That is 6.8 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.