Buick Encore vs Chevrolet Trax
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Chevrolet Trax
Overview
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Chevrolet TraxLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Preferred | LS |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2022 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Chevrolet TraxLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $24,600 | $21,600 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Chevrolet TraxLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 24 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG | 32 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal (best) | 13.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Chevrolet TraxLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 155 hp (best) | 137 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft (best) | 162 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.4 L (best) | 1.2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I3 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Chevrolet TraxLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 (best) | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 48.4 cu ft | 54.1 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 1,018 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lbs | 2,983 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 7.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 106 in (best) |
| Length | 168.4 in | 178.6 in (best) |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.8 in (best) |
| Height | 65.3 in (best) | 61.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick EncorePreferred | Chevrolet TraxLS |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Encore | Chevrolet Trax |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred $24,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS $21,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Preferred $25,220 MSRP | 1RS $23,100 MSRP |
| 3 | — | LT $23,100 MSRP |
| 4 | — | 2RS $25,300 MSRP |
| 5 | — | ACTIV $25,300 MSRP |