SUVs are great companions for those who enjoy all types of adventures. Whether you’re carpooling with your crew to a winery or heading out on a solo mountain biking trip, the Chevy Blazer and the Toyota RAV4 can add plenty of pep to your step.

In fact, the Chevy offers two available engines to energize your travels…

• 2.0L Turbo engine: 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque
• Available 3.6L V6 engine: 308 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque

On the other hand, the 2.5-liter engine in the Toyota cranks out 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. While impressive in its own right, you’ll experience quicker acceleration and a more dynamic ride in the Blazer.

If distance is what you hope to achieve, you’ll be able to do so in either SUV. However, the 19.4-gallon fuel tank built into the Chevy will help you stay away from the pump longer than the 14.5-gallon tank equipped in the Toyota.

	Chevy Blazer	Toyota RAV4
Headroom (front/rear)	39.8 inches/38.6 inches	37.7 inches/39.5 inches
Legroom (front/rear)	41 inches/39.6 inches	41 inches/37.8 inches
Hip room (front/rear)	55.6 inches/54.2 inches	54.3 inches/47.7 inches
Shoulder room (front/rear)	59.1 inches/58.6 inches	57.8 inches/56.4 inches

Moreover, the Chevy Blazer offers 107.8 cubic feet of space for your road buddies, while the Toyota RAV4 falls behind with 98.9 cubic feet. So, if you want your party of five to sit comfortably without bumping elbows or stepping on toes, the Chevy may be your best option.

Even if it’s just you and your partner heading out on a romantic getaway, you’ll experience standard customizable comfort in the Chevy, thanks to its dual-zone automatic climate control. Unfortunately, this feature is only an available option on the RAV4.

The Chevy Blazer and the Toyota RAV4 are both technologically advanced vehicles. In fact, both models are equipped with intelligent driver-assistance suites that make these features standard:

• IntelliBeam auto high beams
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Forward Collision Alert
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning

However, the Chevy Blazer promotes a more intuitive and focused experience, with the following features:

• Teen Driver—To help promote better driving behaviors in younger drivers, this system can limit certain vehicle features or automatically turn on safety systems.
• Available Safety Alert Seat—Through seat-vibration pulses or audible signals, drivers will be alerted to the direction of a potential collision.

Unfortunately, the Toyota RAV4 doesn't offer either of these features that give you or your teenager added peace of mind when taking on the open road.