Chevrolet Trax vs. Honda Fit
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Trax and Honda Fit 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 Trax and the Honda Fit.
In comparing the Chevrolet Trax's and the Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Trax 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 Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Trax's and the Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the Chevrolet Trax.
Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Trax ranges from $13,990 to $20,889 while a used 2020 Honda Fit is priced between $15,966 to $22,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Trax loses 41.8 percent of its value and the Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 21.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Trax.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Trax is 8.0 out of 10 while the Honda Fit's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Trax being ranked 6 out of 21 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Honda Fit being ranked 5 out of 37 Best Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Trax is 6.1 out of 10. For the Honda Fit the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit an advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Trax.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Trax’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Honda Fit base engine makes 130 horsepower. The Trax is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles.This gives the Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Trax the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Fit, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room and rear leg room. The Chevrolet Trax, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Trax and the Honda Fit have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17350 - 28400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
18643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13400 - 30900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17301
Price Range:
13990 - 20889
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17301 - 24775
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
593
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67076
# Good or Great Deals:
228
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19501
Price Range:
15966 - 22996
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
17709
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
12372 - 25883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
200
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51506
# Good or Great Deals:
46
Chevrolet Trax Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.000061 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.900183 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Fit Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.234779 / 10
Reliability:
8.428975 / 10
Retained Value:
9.275364 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Trax
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8 - 10.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.164
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Fit
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
6.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.9 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.183
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0881244977977267
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.764667180196412
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 8.8
Chevrolet Trax Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 56Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
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3 out of / 12Ranking
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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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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 / 67Honda Fit Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
28 out of / 37Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Trax Trim Levels
LS, LT, Premier
Honda Fit Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, LX, Sport
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:
3 years / 36000 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:
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:
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
148 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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 / 31 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 36 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
307 / 382 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3124 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
167.6 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2522 lbs
Width:
67 inches
Height:
60 inches
Length:
161.4 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
185/60R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Stone Gray Metallic
Red
Black Cherry Metallic / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Jet Black/Light Ash Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
