2026 Chevrolet Trax Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 Chevrolet Trax Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax gets 30 mpg combined on the 1.2L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,069 lbs, measures 178.7 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 29 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 30 mpg (28 city / 32 hwy)
- Best configuration: 1.2L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic 6-spd · other 2026 trims rate 29–30 mpg combined
- Engine
- 1.2L 3-cyl
- 1.2L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic 6-spd
- Curb weight
- 3,069 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: TRAX 4DR SUV
- Length
- 178.7 in · 71.7 in wide · 61.4 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 106.3 in
- NHTSA overall
- 4-star (2024)
2026 Chevrolet Trax trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 · 1.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 31 | 29 |
| Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 · 1.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 32 | 30 |
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View details →Chevrolet Trax Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026 | 5 | 1.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | Small Station Wagons | 30 |
| 2015–2022 | 18 | 1.4L | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 |
Chevrolet Trax — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 · 1.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 31 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 · 1.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 32 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 · 1.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 31 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 · 1.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 32 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.2 L | 3 · 1.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 32 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 31 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 29 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 31 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 29 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 31 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 29 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
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Chevrolet Trax — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?
The Chevrolet Trax is EPA-rated at up to 30 MPG combined (28 city / 32 highway).
What engine does the 2026 Chevrolet Trax have?
The Chevrolet Trax uses a 1.2L 3-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic 6-spd transmission.
What years of the Chevrolet Trax are covered here?
This page documents 23 verified Chevrolet Trax configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the Chevrolet Trax is the most fuel efficient?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax holds the highest combined rating at 30 MPG; the 2022 sits lowest at 27 MPG, a difference of 3 MPG (about 11%) across the 11 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Chevrolet Trax have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Chevrolet Trax — 1.2L, 1.4L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Trax front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Chevrolet Trax appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on Front-Wheel Drive.