Chevrolet Trax vs Hyundai Tucson
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Hyundai Tucson
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Hyundai TucsonSE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS | SE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Hyundai TucsonSE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21,600 (best) | $29,450 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $20,641 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $20,641 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $20,641 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Hyundai TucsonSE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| City MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 14.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Hyundai TucsonSE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 187 hp (best) |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.2 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Hyundai TucsonSE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 54.1 cu ft | 74.8 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,750 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in (best) | 7.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 108.5 in (best) |
| Length | 178.6 in | 182.7 in (best) |
| Width | 71.8 in | 73.4 in (best) |
| Height | 61.4 in (best) | — |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Hyundai TucsonSE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| 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 | Chevrolet Trax | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS $21,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SE $29,450 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 1RS $23,100 MSRP | SE $30,950 MSRP |
| 3 | LT $23,100 MSRP | SEL $30,800 MSRP |
| 4 | 2RS $25,300 MSRP | SEL $32,300 MSRP |
| 5 | ACTIV $25,300 MSRP | Hybrid SE $30,950 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SEL Plus $31,300 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SEL Plus $32,800 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Hybrid SEL $32,400 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Hybrid SEL $33,900 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Hybrid Blue SE $32,450 MSRP |
| 11 | — | XRT $33,475 MSRP |
| 12 | — | XRT $34,975 MSRP |
| 13 | — | SEL Premium $33,800 MSRP |
| 14 | — | SEL Premium $35,300 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Hybrid SEL Convenience $34,900 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Limited $39,425 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Limited $40,925 MSRP |
| 18 | — | SEL $40,075 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Hybrid Limited $42,075 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Hybrid Night $42,575 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Limited $48,300 MSRP |
