2023 Trailblazer vs. 2023 Venue Comparison in Plattsburgh, NY

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs. 2023 Hyundai Venue

Subcompact crossovers are fantastic for nipping about in urban areas, offering a high-set driving position and plenty of versatility in a small footprint. The 2023 Trailblazer is one of those nameplates that has been resurrected for the segment. Introduced in 2020, Chevy’s subcompact SUV has won many fans and offers a compelling value proposition.

The 2023 Venue from Hyundai hails from the other side of the world and is sold in many countries. Introduced in 2019, it received a facelift for the 2022 model year, with sharper styling and a comprehensive feature set. It is one of the prime competitors of the 2023 Trailblazer.

Who will win in the best subcompact crossover SUV competition? We’re evaluating the Trailblazer vs. Venue in terms of interior space and amenities, performance characteristics, and safety features. In the end, we'll present our recommendation, so read through. If you'd like to check out a 2023 Trailblazer, call the team at DELLA Chevrolet of Plattsburgh, and we will gladly answer all your questions.

Interior Comparison

The 2023 Trailblazer offers 98.2 cubic feet of passenger cabin space, which is appreciably more than the 91.9 cubic feet offered by the 2023 Venue. This translates into a more spacious cabin in nearly all dimensions, particularly in the rear legroom. The 2023 Trailblazer’s 39.4 inches in this metric is far better than the 34.3 inches offered by the 2023 Venue, and although both cars claim to accommodate up to five adults, the 2023 Trailblazer is better suited for it. The Trailblazer also offers 25.3 cubic feet of luggage space, much better than the 18.7 cubic feet that the Venue can muster.

The 2023 Trailblazer and 2023 Venue offer high cabin specifications, including climate control, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and satellite radio. The Venue has a slightly larger 8-inch touch screen, while the Trailblazer's unit measures 7 inches. However, the Trailblazer also offers an air purifier, a powered driver seat, and Chevrolet's OnStar capable services as standard. You can also upgrade to an 8-inch touch screen, and Bose 7-speaker sound system.

Performance Comparison

The 2023 Trailblazer comes with two engine options. The base engine is an Ecotec 1.2-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that puts out 137 horsepower to the front wheels through a CVT automatic transmission. Higher trim levels can be had with a 1.3-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that delivers an impressive 155 horsepower. A front-wheel drive is standard, but an all-wheel-drive system can be specified, which also sees the CVT replaced with a nine-speed automatic transmission.

The 2023 Venue has a front-wheel-drive guise and is powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. It may be larger in displacement but is not turbocharged, only offering 121 horsepower. The transmission is a six-speed automatic gearbox. This results in the Venue having noticeably weaker performance than the Trailblazer.

In addition to better fuel economy offered by the 2023 Trailblazer's downsized engines, it also has a larger 13.2-gallon fuel tank. The Venue's tank is only 11.9 gallons in comparison.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2023 Trailblazer and 2023 Venue offer an impressive standard safety feature set. Both SUVs include stability control, traction control, lane departure warning with lane keep assist, daytime running lights, and child safety locks. The 2023 Trailblazer also offers 10 airbags as standard, while the 2023 Venue only has seven. Other standard features on the 2023 Trailblazer include three years of connected services, Chevy safety assist, forward collision warning, following distance indicator, and automatic emergency braking.

Find the 2023 Trailblazer in Plattsburgh, NY

The 2023 Trailblazer is clearly the best subcompact crossover SUV by a significant margin over the 2023 Venue. It offers better interior and cargo space, punchy engines, and much more safety kit as standard. After all, you’d want the best for your hard-earned money, so why not drop by DELLA Chevrolet of Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY, and take the new Trailblazer for a test drive?