Compare the2024 Chevrolet TraxVS 2024 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.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Trax is faster than the Buick Encore GX 1.3 turbo 3-cylinder:

The Trax stops shorter than the Encore GX:

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).

The Trax ACTIV handles at .84 G’s, while the Encore GX Avenir AWD pulls only .81 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

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.