Chevrolet Captiva Sport vs. Chevrolet Trax
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Captiva Sport 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 Captiva Sport and the Chevrolet Trax.
When comparing the Chevrolet Captiva Sport's and the Chevrolet Trax's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Captiva Sport has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Chevrolet Trax has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Captiva Sport's and the Chevrolet Trax's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Captiva Sport is a better car than the Chevrolet Trax.
Pricing: A used 2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport ranges from $3,999 to $12,987 while a used 2015 Chevrolet Trax is priced between $5,299 to $14,167.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Captiva Sport’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Trax base engine makes 138 horsepower. The Captiva Sport is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. The Trax is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Trax the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Captiva Sport the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Captiva Sport has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Trax has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Trax has an average safety rating of 4.55 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24370
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23173
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
20150 - 26255
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20040
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19503
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
16895 - 22750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7970
Price Range:
3999 - 12987
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
11537
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7970 - 16031
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118917
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9257
Price Range:
5299 - 14167
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9931
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9023 - 11285
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
159
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100775
# Good or Great Deals:
61
Chevrolet Captiva Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Trax Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Captiva Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
1.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.2 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Trax
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.1 - 2.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.022
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9176158124382843
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.518565143807069
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.1 - 7.9
Chevrolet Captiva Sport Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet 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
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35 out of / 67Ranking
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54 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Captiva Sport Trim Levels
LS, LT, LTZ
Chevrolet Trax Trim Levels
LS, LT, LTZ
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
3 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):
4.55 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
148 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
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
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
29.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
56.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
126.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
18.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
48.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3801 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2805 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
65.9 inches
Length:
167.2 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/70R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Silver Metallic
Black
Black / Sable Metallic
Blue
Blue Ray Metallic
Brown
Brownstone Metallic
Gray
Ashen Gray Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Arctic Ice
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Granite Metallic
Blue
Blue Topaz Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Jet Black/Light Titanium
