2026 Buick Envista vs. 2026 Chevrolet Trax

Car Chomper says the 2026 Buick Envista and 2026 Chevrolet Trax share the same 137-hp engine and matching 30 mpg combined rating, with the Trax undercutting the Envista by $3,000 at MSRP ($21,600 versus $24,600) and offering more cargo space at 25.6 cubic feet versus the Envista's 20.7, while the Envista is physically larger at 182.6 inches long versus the Trax's 178.6 and supports E85 flex-fuel capability, naming the Trax best for commuters, families, and value, and the Envista best for enthusiasts wanting fuel flexibility. CarWeek confirms both share a 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder engine rated at 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque with a 6-speed automatic and matching 36/36,000 basic and 60/60,000 powertrain warranties, at its own quoted prices of $25,400 for the Trax and $29,500 for the Envista.

Which to choose, and why

Same engine, Trax is $3,000 cheaper with more cargo room

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Buick Envista and 2026 Chevrolet Trax share the same 137-hp engine and matching 30 mpg combined rating, with the Trax undercutting the Envista by $3,000 at MSRP ($21,600 versus $24,600) and offering more cargo space at 25.6 cubic feet versus the Envista's 20.7, while the Envista is physically larger at 182.6 inches long versus the Trax's 178.6 and supports E85 flex-fuel capability, naming the Trax best for commuters, families, and value, and the Envista best for enthusiasts wanting fuel flexibility.

Same drivetrain and warranty coverage

CarWeek (opens in a new tab) confirms both share a 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder engine rated at 137 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque with a 6-speed automatic and matching 36/36,000 basic and 60/60,000 powertrain warranties.

Questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper, the Buick Envista or Chevrolet Trax?

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the Trax, by $3,000 at MSRP.

Which has more cargo space, the Buick Envista or Chevrolet Trax?

Car Chomper (opens in a new tab) says the Trax, at 25.6 cubic feet versus the Envista's 20.7.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Buick Envista: 2 records · Chevrolet Trax: 2 records.

Decision field	Buick Envista	Chevrolet Trax
Exact EPA records	2	2
Model / option labels	2	2
Drive layouts	Front-Wheel Drive	Front-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	1.2L 3-cyl SIDI, 1.2L 3-cyl SIDI; FFV	1.2L 3-cyl SIDI, 1.2L 3-cyl SIDI; FFV
Transmissions	Automatic 6-spd	Automatic 6-spd
Fuel types	Gasoline or E85, Regular	Gasoline or E85, Regular
EPA classes	Small Station Wagons	Small Station Wagons
Combined efficiency	30 MPG/MPGe	29–30 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$2150 per year	$2150–2250 per year

Head to head

Buick Envista vs. Chevrolet Trax: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Buick Envista	Chevrolet Trax
Starting price (KBB base)	$26,495	$23,495
Top trim price (KBB base)	$31,295	$27,195
Horsepower	137 hp	137 hp
Torque	162 lb-ft	162 lb-ft
Curb weight	3,137 lb	2,983-3,040 lb
Length	182.6 in	178.6 in
Wheelbase	106 in	106 in
Cargo volume	42 cu ft	54.1 cu ft
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The Chevrolet Trax starts $3,000 lower: $23,495 against $26,495 before options and fees.
Both list the same peak horsepower: 137 hp.
Both list the same peak torque: 162 lb-ft.
The Chevrolet Trax is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 2,983 lb against 3,137 lb.
On length, the Buick Envista leads: 182.6 in against 178.6 in.
Both list the same wheelbase: 106 in.
On cargo volume, the Chevrolet Trax leads: 54.1 cu ft against 42 cu ft.
Both list the same seating capacity: 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Buick Envista and the Chevrolet Trax.

2026 Buick Envista

The Buick Envista is a subcompact crossover SUV with a fastback design manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Buick brand since 2022 for the model years 2023 onward, 2024 for North America. It shares the GM VSS-F platform with the Chevrolet Trax (marketed as the Seeker in China). Presented for the Chinese market in August 2022, GM introduced the Envista in April 2023 in the United States and Canada.

Source: Buick Envista (Wikipedia)

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

August 2026, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. Consequence: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 2023, Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving. Consequence: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Buick Envista, most often about electrical system (13), unknown or other (9), engine (5).

2026 Chevrolet Trax

The Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed under the Chevrolet brand since 2013, currently in its second generation. The first generation model was released globally in 2013 as the smallest, entry-level crossover SUV offering from the brand. Development and production were centered in South Korea by GM Korea.

Safety: Discontinuation In China and South America, the first-generation Trax was discontinued and replaced by the Tracker in 2019. It was similar in size to the Trax, but built on a new platform (GEM) for emerging markets and not intended for North America. General Motors discontinued the first-generation Trax, as well as the related Buick Encore, following the 2022 model year in North America.

Source: Chevrolet Trax (Wikipedia)

Recent recalls (2 campaigns across the latest model years)

August 2026, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 Buick Envista, 2024-2026 Buick Encore GX, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2025 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. Consequence: A rearview image that does not display correctly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 2023, Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving. Consequence: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 86 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Trax, most often about electrical system (30), unknown or other (21), engine (15).

Open both dossiers

Resolve the exact engine, drive and EPA ID.

01 · 2026Buick Envista2 configurations →02 · 2026Chevrolet Trax2 configurations →

Comparison answer desk

13 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Buick Envista or the 2026 Chevrolet Trax?

Efficiency

The 2026 Buick Envista lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (30 vs. the 2026 Chevrolet Trax's 29.5 MPG/MPGe).