Subcompact Crossover Comparison: Chevy Trax vs. Toyota C-HR vs. Honda HR-V
Practical utility and convenient dimensions are the calling cards of a good compact crossover. However, there are still many Springfield and West Chester drivers searching for something even more maneuverable. Subcompact crossovers, like the Chevy Trax, aim to find the sweet spot between flexible usability and car-like drivability. Their smaller size gives subcompacts a little less volume for passengers and cargo than their compact siblings, but it allows for easier negotiation of tight parking spaces and crowded streets. They're great for commuters who want the handling of a sedan but with more space for running errands or a weekend getaway.
THE COMPETITION: Toyota C-HR
A Battle of Subcompact Crossovers for Space, Performance, and Value
The Trax is a stellar example of what a subcompact crossover can accomplish, offering surprising interior volume for its size and lots of features for the money. The subcompact segment isn't as crowded as the compact segment, but the Trax still has some competition from well-known brands. Let's look at how the Trax matches up to Honda HR-V and the Toyota C-HR.
- Performance: The C-HR has the edge in horsepower (144 to 138), but the Trax offers more torque (148 to 139). This gives the Trax an advantage for acceleration and payload. Furthermore, the Trax offers available all-wheel drive while the C-HR only has front-wheel drive.
- Cargo Space: With all five seats in use, both the Trax and C-HR provide close to 19 cubic feet behind the second row. With the 60/40-split rear seats folded down, the Trax takes a big lead, offering 48.4 cubic feet to the 37 cubic feet of the C-HR.
- Passenger Space: The Trax puts its larger interior volume to good use, with an inch-and-a-half more front headroom and five inches more front shoulder room. The story is the same in the back seats, with the Trax offering more headroom, hip room, legroom, and shoulder room.
- Infotainment: Both models offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment. The C-HR has an 8-inch touchscreen, and the Trax has a 7-inch touchscreen.
- Safety: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Trax a five-star rating for both Front Driver Side and Front Passenger Side crash tests. The C-HR earned a five-star rating for the front driver side and a four-star rating for the front passenger side.
THE COMPETITION: Honda HR-V
The Honda HR-V is one of Chevrolet Trax's top competitors.
- Performance: The HR-V has more slightly more horsepower, but the Trax's torque rating is 20 pound-feet higher.
- Infotainment: The base-model Trax LS comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system and smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Honda LX has just a 5-inch central display and no support for smartphone integration.
- Safety: The NHTSA gave the Chevy Trax a five-star rating for both Front Driver Side and Front Passenger Side crash tests. The Honda HR-V earned four stars for both evaluations.
- Passenger Space: Up front, the Trax offers more headroom, and the HR-V offers more legroom. In the back, the Trax provides more headroom and hip room, and the HR-V provides more legroom.
Test Drive the Chevy Trax near Glen Mills and Kennett Square
If you're interested in the new Chevy Trax and would like a closer look at what it has to offer, visit Thomas Chevrolet in Media, where you can get behind the wheel for a test drive. And if you'd like more information about available features and finance offers, give us a call or reach out via our website. We're looking forward to assisting you.
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