2016 Chevrolet Trax

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2016 Chevrolet Trax is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 to $2,400 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2016 Trax costs about $2,250 to $2,400 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,325. Over five years that is about $11,625 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.

Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Trax configuration saves about $250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.

For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 26 MPG. The Trax sits roughly 2 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

Emissions, safety and size

The 2016 Trax records tailpipe CO₂ of 310-333 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 2wd.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.