2019 Chevrolet Trax vs. Its Competition

2019 Chevrolet Trax
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

Subcompact crossover SUVs are all the rage right now, so your shopping list is probably lengthy.

The Honda HR-V has a versatile interior and, new for 2019, a volume knob.

It’s the small things.

The Jeep Renegade gets the rugged SUV look right but can get expensive with optional equipment you’ll want to tack on.

The Mazda CX-3 has more verve than most pint-size ‘utes and it lacks little other than a decent infotainment system.

Spend more and you can wind up with the Mini Cooper Countryman, a delightfully Teutonic small hauler.

The 2019 Nissan Kicks is this year’s value offering.

A nice one costs about $20,000, but all-wheel drive isn’t on the options list.

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Browse Used Listings		2019 Nissan Kicks2019 Nissan Kicks
Browse Used Listings		2019 MINI Cooper Countryman2019 MINI Countryman
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Quick Specs
4.2
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax makes a compelling used car alternative, but rivals do many things better.
5.3
The 2019 Honda HR-V makes a perfect in-town companion with its spacious, flexible interior and good ride quality.
4.8
The 2019 Jeep Renegade’s new engine should help this likable crossover SUV use less fuel.
5.8
The 2019 Mazda CX-3 fails to launch in the crossover-SUV space race.
5.2
The 2019 Nissan Kicks’ expressive styling masks its economy-car bones.
5.8
The 2019 Mini Countryman is a fun-to-drive crossover with sharp looks, cool interior, and a good hybrid powertrain—and none of it comes cheaply.
MSRP From     
$21,300$20,620$22,275$20,390$18,640$26,900
Gas Mileage     
24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy31 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Turbocharged Gas 4-CylRegular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
EPA Class     
Special PurposeSmall Station WagonsSmall SUV 2WDCompact CarsMidsize CarsMidsize Cars
Style Name     
FWD 4-Door LSLX 2WD CVTSport FWDSport FWDS FWDCooper FWD
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport Utility VehicleSport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
AutomaticCVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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