Compare the2024 Chevrolet TraxVS 2023 Buick Encore GX

Both the Trax and the Encore GX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front wheel drive, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

There are over 47 percent more Chevrolet dealers than there are Buick dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Trax’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Trax’s reliability 15 points higher than the Encore GX.

For better traction, the Trax RS’ optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Encore GX (245/45R19 vs. 225/55R18).

The Trax RS’ optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Encore GX’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Trax RS offers optional 19-inch wheels. The Encore GX’s largest wheels are only 18-inches.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Trax’s wheelbase is 4.1 inches longer than on the Encore GX (106.3 inches vs. 102.2 inches).

For better maneuverability, the ’s turning circle is 36.8 feet tighter than the Encore GX’s ( feet vs. 36.8 feet).

The Trax has 5.5 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Encore GX (99.8 vs. 94.3).

The Trax has 1 inch more front legroom, .2 inches more front hip room, .3 inches more front shoulder room, 2.7 inches more rear legroom and .7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Encore GX.

The Trax has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Encore GX with its rear seat up (25.6 vs. 23.5 cubic feet). The Trax has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Encore GX with its rear seat folded (54.1 vs. 50.2 cubic feet).

All models of the Trax can be flat towed on all four wheels, allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Trax can be unhitched and driven around locally. Only the Encore GX AWD can be dinghy towed.

The Trax’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Encore GX does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Trax’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Encore GX’s standard halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.