Chevrolet · Station wagons · Gasoline
Chevrolet Trax: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the Chevrolet Trax is rated at 30 MPG combined, tied for 4th of 12 station wagons, in the upper half.
- 30MPG combinedtied 4th of 12 in class
- $2,250a year in fueltied 4th of 12 in class
- 296g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is tied for first of 5 gasoline station wagons, in the top quarter. The median of that narrower group is 29 MPG, against 28.5 MPG for all station wagons together.
Across every class it is tied for 20th of 180 gasoline models, in the top quarter.
Chevrolet has 17 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 5th of them on combined rating, against a make median of 24 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Toyota Crown Signia at 38 MPG and just behind it is the Subaru Impreza at 29 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $2,250 a year. That is $100 less than the station wagons median of $2,350.
Tailpipe CO2 is 296 g/mile, 10 g/mile below the station wagons median of 306.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 28 and on the highway 32, 4 better on the open road. 2 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Trax FFV: 1.2 L, 3 cyl, Automatic 6-spd, FWD, gets 30 MPG; the least efficient listed, Trax: 1.2 L, 3 cyl, Automatic 6-spd, FWD, gets 29 MPG, a gap of 1 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $50 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax FFV: 1.2 L, 3 cyl, Automatic 6-spd, FWD | 30 | 28 | 32 | $2,250 | 296 |
| Trax: 1.2 L, 3 cyl, Automatic 6-spd, FWD | 29 | 28 | 31 | $2,300 | 306 |
Year by year
The Chevrolet Trax is in the data for 7 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating went from 28 in 2019 to 30 MPG in 2026, up 2 MPG. Fuel cost for the best version is $2,250 in the latest data against $2,400 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 30 | 29 | $2,250 | 296 | 28.5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 30 | 29 | $2,250 | 296 | 30 |
| 2024 | 1 | 30 | 30 | $2,250 | 298 | 29 |
| 2022 | 2 | 27 | 26 | $2,500 | 329 | 28 |
| 2021 | 4 | 28 | 26 | $2,400 | 316 | 28 |
| 2020 | 2 | 28 | 26 | $2,400 | 316 | 28 |
| 2019 | 2 | 28 | 26 | $2,400 | 316 | 28 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza | Gasoline | 29 | $2,300 | 2026 |
| Honda HR-V | Gasoline | 28 | $2,400 | 2026 |
| Volvo V60 Hybrid | Hybrid | 26 | $3,150 | 2026 |
| Audi A6 Hybrid | Hybrid | 24 | $3,400 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Hybrid | Hybrid | 22 | $3,750 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Buick Envista 30 MPG, $2,250 a year, 2 versions, last rated 2026
Compare and rank
Rankings: Station wagons, Gasoline, Chevrolet.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.