Chevrolet Bolt EUV vs. Chevrolet Trax
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and Chevrolet Trax contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and the Chevrolet Trax.
In comparing the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's and the Chevrolet Trax's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Chevrolet Trax has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's and the Chevrolet Trax's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Trax is a better car than the Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
Pricing: A used 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV ranges from $18,694 to $28,055 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Trax is priced between $21,899 to $28,000. For a new model, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV's price is between $28,295 and $37,000, with the Chevrolet Trax priced between $21,888 and $27,078.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV loses 56.5 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Trax loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Trax retains 14.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Bolt EUV’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Trax base engine makes 137 horsepower. The Bolt EUV is rated to deliver an average of 125 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 247 miles. The Trax is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Bolt EUV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Trax the advantage in maximum range. The Bolt EUV uses electricity, and the Trax uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Trax, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Bolt EUV, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and the Chevrolet Trax have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
28295 - 37000
Starting MSRP:
27800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
41203
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
27800 - 49900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
21888 - 27078
Starting MSRP:
20400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
24740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19900 - 32650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22077
Price Range:
18694 - 28055
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
37145
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
22077 - 51949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
262
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
30105
# Good or Great Deals:
110
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24892
Price Range:
21899 - 28000
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
29059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23526 - 38837
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1536
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
21572
# Good or Great Deals:
524
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
16277
Depreciation %:
0.5855076
Resale Value $:
11523
Residual Value %:
0.4144924
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5855076
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5855076 - 0.5855076
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
8755
Depreciation %:
0.4291516
Resale Value $:
11645
Residual Value %:
0.5708484
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.36749929
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.2801152 - 0.4291516
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
6.980184 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Trax Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.000061 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.900183 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Bolt EUV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Trax
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.3 - 14.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.164
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3584984146385604
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.7 - 8.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9688749727531714
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.6 - 17.6
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 65Ranking
17 out of / 65Ranking
20 out of / 65Ranking
21 out of / 65Ranking
32 out of / 65Ranking
51 out of / 65Ranking
64 out of / 65Chevrolet Trax Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 56Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 56Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
35 out of / 67Ranking
45 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Trim Levels
LT, Premier
Chevrolet Trax Trim Levels
Activ, LS, LT, RS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp
Torque:
266 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
125 / 104 / 115
Range (city/hwy):
247 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
66 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
7 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 32 / 30
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
25.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3680 lbs
Width:
80.6 inches
Height:
63.6 inches
Length:
169.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3030 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
61.4 inches
Length:
178.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Bright Blue Metallic / Ice Blue Metallic
Gray
Gray Ghost Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Summit White
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Glow Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Crimson Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Brown
Harvest Bronze Metallic
Orange
Cayenne Orange Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Nightshift Blue
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Gray with Blue Accents
