Chevrolet Trax vs. Hyundai VENUE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Trax and Hyundai VENUE 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 Hyundai VENUE.
When comparing the Chevrolet Trax's and the Hyundai VENUE's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Trax has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai VENUE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Trax's and the Hyundai VENUE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Chevrolet Trax's price is between $23,885 and $28,648, with the Hyundai VENUE priced between $21,620 and $25,635.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Trax loses 47.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai VENUE loses 38.7 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai VENUE retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Trax.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Trax’s base engine makes 137 horsepower, and the Hyundai VENUE base engine makes 121 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/subcompact SUVs, the Chevrolet Trax has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai VENUE has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Trax has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai VENUE, with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
23885 - 28648
Starting MSRP:
21600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21600 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
21620 - 25635
Starting MSRP:
20200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20200 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
32681
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28663 - 44719
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22341
Price Range:
19444 - 25219
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27617
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21503 - 38615
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
10287
Depreciation %:
0.47626721
Resale Value $:
11313
Residual Value %:
0.52373279
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.42521964
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.34201311 - 0.47626721
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
7825
Depreciation %:
0.38735154
Resale Value $:
12375
Residual Value %:
0.61264846
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.43597883
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.38735154 - 0.4830012
Chevrolet Trax Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.5 / 10
Hyundai VENUE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Trax
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
12.5
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.022
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai VENUE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.294438798765466
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.5 - 13.3
Chevrolet Trax Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 54Ranking
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8 out of / 54Ranking
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12 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 21Ranking
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54 out of / 66Ranking
55 out of / 66Ranking
64 out of / 66Hyundai VENUE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 54Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
15 out of / 21Ranking
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66 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Trax Trim Levels
ACTIV, LS, LT, RS
Hyundai VENUE Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.55 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
121 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
113 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 32 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 381 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
18.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
31.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
110.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2983 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
61.4 inches
Length:
178.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2612 lbs
Width:
69.7 inches
Height:
61.6 inches
Length:
159.1 inches
Wheelbase:
99.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
185/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Marina Blue Metallic
Gray
Cypress Gray / Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Apex Red
White
Summit White
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Ecotronic Gray Pearl
Red
Ultimate Red
White
Lunar White
Green
Mirage Green
Silver
Shimmering Silver
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Gray with Blue Accents
Interior Colors
Black
Black
