Chevrolet Trax vs Jeep Compass (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,855
- Trax: $7,855 cheaper, 4 mpg better.
- Compass: 63 hp more, 5.7 cu ft more cargo.
- Compass wins 6 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Trax | Compass | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,495 | $31,350 | Trax |
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 200 hp | Compass |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | Compass |
| MPG combined | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | Trax |
| Cargo, max | 54.1 cu ft | 59.8 cu ft | Compass |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.6 cu ft | 27.2 cu ft | Compass |
| Rear legroom | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.8 in | About the same |
| Length | 178.6 in | 173.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.9 in to 73.8 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 3,620 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 2,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.1 in | Compass |
| 0-60 mph | 8.9 s estimate | 7.1 s estimate | Compass |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Trax LS FWD $21,700 | Compass 85th Anniversary 4x4 $29,550 | $7,850 |
| Compass Latitude 4WD $29,550 | Trax RS with 2RS FWD $25,400 | $4,150 |
Cost to run
Trax costs $9,037 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Trax | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $23,495 | $31,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,280 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,680 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $31,175 | $40,212 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Compass wins.
Trax wins if Price weight is 6 or more.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Trax | 25% |
| MPG | Trax | 13% |
| Power | Compass | 32% |
| Space | Compass | 10% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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