Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Trax
Overview | |
MSRP$24,695 | MSRP$21,700 |
Listings9437 | Listings9456 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIt’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Trax is the cheapest new car Chevy sells in the United States. It takes the place of compact sedans and hatchbacks in the Bowtie brand’s lineup, while competing with entry-level crossover SUVs such as the Hyundai Venue and the Nissan Kicks. The current Trax was introduced for the 2024 model year, and for 2026 the only changes are two new exterior color options. White Sands is available with Activ and RS models, while Apex Red is available with RS, LS, and LT models. Verdict: Blending elements of compact cars and crossover SUVs, the Trax hits a sweet spot of utility and affordability. It’s also pleasant to drive and offers impressive infotainment tech, but a lack of solid safety ratings and the unavailability of all-wheel drive are the tradeoffs. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine1.2L 137 hp I3 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 150 hp I4 | Engine Name1.2L 137 hp I3 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower150 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.8 cu ft | Cargo Space25.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight2875 lbs | Curb Weight2983 lbs |
Height55.7 in | Height61.4 in |
Length184.8 in | Length178.6 in |
Width70.9 in | Width71.8 in |
Wheelbase107.7 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1162 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,695 | $21,700 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | It’s been almost half a decade since Honda introduced this latest Civic. That’s hard to believe, because this car has aged with remarkable grace. After a mild update for the 2025 model year, the 2026 Civic lineup carries over unchanged. It continues to offer sedans and hatchbacks, with or without hybrid power. Sporty Si and performance-tuned Type R variants are also available, but Honda still doesn’t offer the Civic with all-wheel drive. Does that matter? Seemingly not, because the Civic is Honda’s second-best-selling car (behind the CR-V), and one of the top-selling compact cars in America. Verdict: You’ll pay a premium to buy a Honda Civic. In many ways, it’s worth the extra money. In others, not so much. Still, while there are better deals in the compact car class, few are as satisfying to drive, and that’s true even when the Civic is equipped with its base engine. | The Trax is the cheapest new car Chevy sells in the United States. It takes the place of compact sedans and hatchbacks in the Bowtie brand’s lineup, while competing with entry-level crossover SUVs such as the Hyundai Venue and the Nissan Kicks. The current Trax was introduced for the 2024 model year, and for 2026 the only changes are two new exterior color options. White Sands is available with Activ and RS models, while Apex Red is available with RS, LS, and LT models. Verdict: Blending elements of compact cars and crossover SUVs, the Trax hits a sweet spot of utility and affordability. It’s also pleasant to drive and offers impressive infotainment tech, but a lack of solid safety ratings and the unavailability of all-wheel drive are the tradeoffs. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.2L 137 hp I3 Flex Fuel Vehicle | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 150 hp I4 | 1.2L 137 hp I3 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 162 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
Horsepower | 150 hp @ 6400 rpm | 137 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.8 cu ft | 25.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2875 lbs | 2983 lbs |
Height | 55.7 in | 61.4 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 178.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.8 in |
Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1162 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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