Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the Toyota Highlander most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Highlander's engine is tremendously smaller than the Chevrolet's. Remember that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage.
Torque equals pickup, and the TrailBlazer will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Highlander finally gets moving.
Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer is substantially more powerful than the Highlander.
Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Toyota Highlander over the Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
The Highlander is a better choice than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of equipment or sizeable animals.
Towing is considerably more the Chevrolet TrailBlazer's forte than it is the Toyota Highlander's.
Convenience
You'll definitely take the TrailBlazer for a fill-up about as often as the Toyota Highlander.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Highlander offers a bit more head room than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
While the rear of the Toyota Highlander provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, there honestly isn't much of a difference.
Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet TrailBlazer than the Toyota Highlander because of its larger tank.
The Toyota Highlander and the Chevrolet compete for the same parking spaces.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Chevrolet TrailBlazer to the dealership as the Highlander.
The TrailBlazer will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Toyota Highlander will.
With respect to gas mileage, the Toyota has the Chevrolet TrailBlazer beat.
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is considerably costlier than the Toyota in terms of MSRP.
Warranty
The Toyota Highlander and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer have the same basic after-sale protection.