
The Trax stands at one of the trendiest and most rapidly changing corners of the vehicle market—and it’s probably the model with the most dated design.
The Honda HR-V offers a very versatile interior but isn’t so much for putting people in the back seat.
The Jeep Renegade has an excellent, well-designed interior that feels larger than it looks like it might be on the outside, plus great styling, although its equipment and options can become expensive and overwhelming.
The Mini Cooper Countryman is a stylish, well-designed small hauler, although its interior can be on the noisy side and it’s more expensive than the others.
There’s definitely more verve in the Mazda CX-3, but it’s thin on features other than a decent infotainment system.
The Nissan Kicks is one of the best options in this group, and bargain-priced, but without all-wheel drive on option, its appeal is limited.
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Quick Specs | ||||
If you need a spacious new vehicle for the tiniest of parking spaces (and budgets), the Trax is an acceptable but mediocre contender. |
The 2021 Jeep Renegade is the small off-road SUV that doesn’t know how to quit. |
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is a small but well-equipped crossover available in only base Sport trim. |
The 2021 Mini Countryman trades some of its small car driving charm for a roomier interior. |
The 2020 Nissan Kicks is a quirky and cute crossover that’s inexpensive, but some of the details just feel cheap. |
MSRP From | ||||
$21,400 | $22,850 | $20,790 | $29,100 | $19,070 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
23 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 31 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Small Sport Utility Vehicle | Small SUV 2WD | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | ||||
FWD 4-Door LS | Jeepster FWD *Ltd Avail* | Sport FWD | Cooper FWD | S FWD |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2021 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2021 Jeep Renegade | 2021 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2021 Mazda CX-3 | 2021 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2021 MINI Cooper Countryman | 2021 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2020 Nissan Kicks |