Head-to-head
2025 Chevrolet Trax vs 2025 Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 90.5 to 84, on space & cargo, performance. The Chevrolet Trax is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
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2025 Chevrolet Trax
The 2025 Chevrolet Trax is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Trax, is EPA-rated at 30 mpg c…
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The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tuc…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Hyundai Tucson
Clear winThe Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 90.5 to 84, on space & cargo, performance. The Chevrolet Trax is ahead on fuel & range and safety.
Space & cargo 2025 Hyundai Tucson leads by 33.5
Performance 2025 Hyundai Tucson leads by 20.8
Fuel & range 2025 Chevrolet Trax leads by 6.4
| Category · weight | 2025 Chevrolet Traxoverall 84 | 2025 Hyundai Tucsonoverall 90.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 93.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 83.1 | 78.7 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 66.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 79.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 84 | 90.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Trax: base trim LS FWD · Hyundai Tucson: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Hyundai Tucson wins
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 12.
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
- It holds 38.7 cu ft behind the second row against 25.6.
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Trax answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (103 against 453 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 69).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $28,705 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 3 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo I-3 | 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 137 hp | 187 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 28 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.53 | 3.648 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 61.4 in | 65.6 in |
| Overall length | 179 in | 183 in |
| Overall width | 71.7 in | 73.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 109 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 54.1 cu-ft | 80.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 25.6 cu-ft | 38.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 99.8 cu-ft | 147 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.7 in | 41.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,429 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,429 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,717 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut with coil-over spring; direct-acting stabilizer bar | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Compound Crank (torsion beam); coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column-mounted electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS), rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 38.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 235/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 14.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Bluelink+ |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.7 in | 57.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 54.3 in | 56 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
81 features · differences first, then sharedSafety32 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC) | opt | std |
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | opt | std |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Six standard airbags: frontal and knee for driver and front passenger; seat-mounted side-impact and roof-rail mounted head-curtain for front and rear outboard seating positions | std | — |
| Six standard airbags: frontal and knee for driver and front passenger; seat-mounted side-impact and roof-rail mounted head-curtain for front and rear outboard seating positions | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | — | std |
| 8 airbags - Front, Front Side, Side-Curtain, & Rear Side with Rollover Sensors | — | std |
| ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist | — | std |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | opt | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert | opt | — |
| Six standard airbags: frontal and knee for driver and front passenger; seat-mounted side-impact and roof-rail mounted head-curtain for front and rear outboard seating positions | std | — |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Rearview camera | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ Individual Tire Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth controls (Voice recognition, Accept call, Hang up) | — | std |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with AM/FM, HD Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio system with 6-speakers (ccNC Lite) | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Mute, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | — | std |
| Controller OTA update capability | — | std |
| Front Dual USB Type-C ports (1 data/charge + 1 charge port (27W)) | — | std |
| HD Radio™ Technology | — | std |
| Second row Dual USB ports (27W charging power) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (3-month trial subscription) | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ | — | std |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | — | std |
| Remote release Hood | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet (2) Front (1) / cargo (1) | — | std |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split fold-down & reclining rear seatback with adjustable head restraint | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| Cloth-trimmed seats (stain- and odor-resistant) | — | std |
| Remote release folding rear seats (from cargo) | — | std |
| Rear center armrest with cupholders | — | std |
Interior6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2" Multi-Information Display | — | std |
| Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror Manual day/night | — | std |
| LED Cargo area light | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | — | std |
| Trip odometer | — | std |
Exterior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Laminated Windshield | — | std |
| Bi-LED headlights (high/low beam) | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED front turn signals | — | std |
| Shark-fin roof antenna | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | — | std |
| Solar glass Front Door, Windshield | — | std |
| Compact Temporary Tire | — | std |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | — | opt |
| Rear spoiler Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| HTRAC AWD, Active On-Demand | — | std |
| FWD | — | std |
| AWD Lock | — | opt |
| Drive Mode Center-console mounted | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | — | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| Dual level cargo floor (n/a on PHEV) | — | std |
| Trailer pre-wiring | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Trax
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 103 · 11 crashes · 5 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (40), Unspecified (23), Forward Collision Avoidance (18)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V539000 · 306,511 vehicles
Hyundai Tucson
Safety Signal 69 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 7
Owner complaints 453 · 40 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (279), Electrical System (128), Unspecified (89)
Top recalls
- high Forward Collision Avoidance 26V316000 · 423,062 vehicles
- high Air Bags 25V809000 · 258 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V549000 · 29 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V877000 · 42,465 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 26V400000 · 96,310 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet TraxLS FWD | Hyundai TucsonSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $28,705 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | $28,705 – $47,440 16 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Trax | Tucson FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,250 | $2,400 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Chevrolet Trax or the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson wins clearly, 90.5 to 84, on space & cargo, performance. The Chevrolet Trax is ahead on fuel & range and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Hyundai Tucson scores 90.5 and the 2025 Chevrolet Trax 84. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Chevrolet Trax or the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
2025 Chevrolet Trax: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Hyundai Tucson: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 7 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Chevrolet Trax and the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
Where the 2025 Hyundai Tucson wins: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 12, carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4, and holds 38.7 cu ft behind the second row against 25.6. Where the 2025 Chevrolet Trax answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (103 against 453 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 69).