Chevrolet Trax vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LS | ES |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21,600 (best) | $27,395 |
| Lowest listing price | $7,676 (best) | $12,999 |
| Median listing price | $25,480 | $20,720 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $30,617 | $25,989 (best) |
| For sale now | 261 (best) | 8 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| City MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG (best) | 28 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 15.8 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 152 hp (best) |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.2 L | 1.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 54.1 cu ft (best) | 50.1 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lbs (best) | 3,406 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106 in (best) | 105.1 in |
| Length | 178.6 in | 179 in (best) |
| Width | 71.8 in (best) | 71.1 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 66.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS | Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossES |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | Not Rated | 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 | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS $21,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | ES $27,395 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 1RS $23,100 MSRP | LE $29,045 MSRP |
| 3 | LT $23,100 MSRP | SE $30,145 MSRP |
| 4 | 2RS $25,300 MSRP | RALLIART $30,995 MSRP |
| 5 | ACTIV $25,300 MSRP | Black Edition $31,295 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SEL $31,595 MSRP |
Live inventory
Chevrolet Trax261 for sale
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New2026 Chevrolet Trax
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New2026 Chevrolet Trax
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New2026 Chevrolet Trax
2RS
Apex Red•Jet Black With Red Accents4 mi$26,345Awesome Chevrolet
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross8 for sale
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Used2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Certified2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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Black41,640 mi$25,989Fremont Motor Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Casper
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Used2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
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White Diamond•Black40,443 mi$21,620McCarthy Hyundai Blue Springs
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Chevrolet Trax vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Trax or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Trax vs 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Chevrolet Trax or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Chevrolet Trax starts lower at $21,600. Live Chevrolet Trax listings start at $7,676. Live Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross listings start at $12,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Trax or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Trax leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (21,600).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Chevrolet Trax or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Trax leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (30).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Trax or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross leads on horsepower in this comparison (152).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Trax or 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Chevrolet Trax vs 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Trax (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall); Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (5/5 NHTSA overall).