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2024Small Station WagonsRegular

2024 Chevrolet Trax

EPA ID: 46450
28
City MPG
30
Combined MPG
30MPG· Excellent
32
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2024 Chevrolet Trax achieves an EPA-estimated 30 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 28 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 1.2L 3-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic 6-spd, this small station wagons features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2024 Trax produces approximately 298 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Trax performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,000, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would spend $750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Fuel TypeRegular
Engine1.2L 3-cyl
AspirationTurbocharged
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions298 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemEquipped
GHG Score6/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual Cost$2,000
5-Year Cost DeltaSpend $750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG
29.7
Impact vs EPA
+$20
/ year
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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$585/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$16,800
47.9%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$8,750
24.9%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$9,125
26.0%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
1.1%
Total 5-Year Cost$35,075

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #23V744000·2023-12-04
critical
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Buick Encore GX, Envista, and Chevrolet Trax vehicles. The software in the Virtual Cockpit Unit Module (VCU) may cause the instrument panel display to intermittently go blank at vehicle startup or while driving.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A blank instrument panel will not show critical information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The VCU software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A232424320.

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NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crash History) and broader generational safety trends are aggregated at the model level rather than by specific engine configurations. View the complete historical data profile for all Chevrolet Trax configurations.

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$2,000
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Spend $750

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City28 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined30 MPG

Estimated Lifetime Carbon Footprint

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

59.6 metric tons CO₂
Equivalent To:
🌳 74 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs
✈️ 5.0 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.