Chevrolet Trax vs Jeep Wrangler
The Chevrolet Trax is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 30 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Jeep Wrangler, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $500 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Chevrolet Trax leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Chevrolet Trax
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 23 configurations
2015–2027
Jeep Wrangler
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 104 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Chevrolet Trax | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 25 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 28 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 34 mpg ✓ | 29 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,050 ✓ | $2,550 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 296 g/mi | 230 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; FFV, 1.4 | 3.6, SIDI, 6.4, SIDI; PHEV |
| Transmissions | Automatic 6-spd, Automatic (S6) | Manual 6-spd, Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 5-spd |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Gasoline or E85 | Regular, Premium, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 23 | 104 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Trax vs Wrangler: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet Trax or the Jeep Wrangler?
The Chevrolet Trax is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 30 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Jeep Wrangler, a 5 mpg advantage and costs about $500 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Trax runs about $2,050 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,550 for the Jeep Wrangler — a difference of roughly $500 per year.
What engines do the Trax and Wrangler offer?
Chevrolet Trax: SIDI, SIDI; FFV, 1.4. Jeep Wrangler: 3.6, SIDI, 6.4, SIDI; PHEV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chevrolet Trax and the Jeep Wrangler as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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