Chevrolet Trax vs. Nissan JUKE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Trax and Nissan JUKE 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 Nissan JUKE.
In comparing the Chevrolet Trax's and the Nissan JUKE'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 interior volume. The Nissan JUKE has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Trax's and the Nissan JUKE's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Chevrolet Trax ranges from $8,894 to $16,998 while a used 2017 Nissan JUKE is priced between $9,797 to $18,650.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Trax’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Nissan JUKE base engine makes 188 horsepower. The Trax is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The JUKE is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles.This gives the Nissan JUKE the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Trax the advantage in maximum range. The Trax uses regular unleaded, and the JUKE uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Trax has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Nissan JUKE has the advantage in the area of front leg room. The Chevrolet Trax and Nissan JUKE are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Trax has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,995 - $26,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,471
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,995 - $26,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,850
Price Range:
$8,894 - $16,998
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$12,850 - $18,325
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
268
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,982
# Good or Great Deals:
82
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,154
Price Range:
$9,797 - $18,650
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$15,286
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$12,850 - $18,325
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78,822
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Chevrolet Trax Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
6.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Nissan JUKE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Trax
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
16.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan JUKE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
14.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.8 - 4.1
Chevrolet Trax Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 59Ranking
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2 out of / 16Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 20Ranking
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9 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
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30 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
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38 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Ranking
66 out of / 67Nissan JUKE Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Trax Trim Levels
LS, LT, Premier
Nissan JUKE Trim Levels
NISMO, NISMO RS, S, SL, SV
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):
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:
Not yet available
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):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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 / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 32 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
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
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
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:
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
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.4 inches
Cargo Space:
10.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
35.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2805 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
167.6 inches
Wheelbase:
100.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2981 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
61.8 inches
Length:
162.4 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Topaz Metallic
Red
Crimson Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Gray
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Bordeaux Black / Super Black
Blue
Cosmic Blue
Red
Cayenne Red / Red Alert
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Pearl White
Gray
Gun Metallic
Yellow
Solar Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Jet Black/Light Ash Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
