Both the Trax and the Envista 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.
Compare the2024 Chevrolet TraxVS 2024 Buick Envista
Safety
Warranty
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.
Engine
As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Trax is faster than the Buick Envista:
|
Trax |
Envista |
Zero to 60 MPH |
8.5 sec |
9.4 sec |
Quarter Mile |
16.5 sec |
17.1 sec |
Speed in 1/4 Mile |
82.7 MPH |
80.2 MPH |
Transmission
For more complete vehicle control the Trax has a manually controlled automatic, with the available convenience of an automatic transmission and the complete gear control of a manual transmission without the inconvenience of a clutch. A manually controlled automatic allows the driver to eliminate unwanted shifts and maximize engine braking by down shifting while cornering. The Envista doesn’t offer a transmission that allows complete gear control.
Brakes and Stopping
The Trax stops much shorter than the Envista:
|
Trax |
Envista |
|
60 to 0 MPH |
116 feet |
127 feet |
Motor Trend |
Suspension and Handling
The Trax ACTIV handles at .81 G’s, while the Envista Sport Touring pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.
The Trax ACTIV executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the Envista Sport Touring (27.5 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 28.5 seconds @ .58 average G’s).
Chassis
The Trax is 4 inches shorter than the Envista, making the Trax easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.
Passenger Space
The Trax has 2.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Envista (99.8 vs. 97.5).
The Trax has .2 inches more front headroom and .8 inches more rear headroom than the Envista.
Cargo Capacity
The Trax has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Envista with its rear seat up (25.6 vs. 20.7 cubic feet). The Trax has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Envista with its rear seat folded (54.1 vs. 42 cubic feet).
Ergonomics
Keyless Access optional on the Trax allows you to unlock the driver’s door, cargo door and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading groceries, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Buick Envista’s Pushbutton Start doesn’t unlock the doors or the cargo door.
To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Trax has a standard rear wiper. The Envista doesn’t offer a rear wiper.