Today's small SUV showdown highlights two top performers with rich histories and family-friendly cabins: the Chevy Trax vs. Trailblazer. Both models have seating for five passengers, turbocharged engines, and can-do attitudes, but which is a better fit for you and your family? Find out in our guide. Then, schedule an appointment to test drive your favorite at Haley Chevrolet.
Let's kick off our Chevy Trax vs. Trailblazer comparison with a look at the available trim levels. Here, you'll find these two feature-rich SUVs go head-to-head, both keeping pace with one another. The Chevy Trax is available in five trims:
The Chevy Trailblazer sports a nearly identical lineup:
Because both models in our Trax vs. Trailblazer comparison have such similar offerings, there is no one winner, although the Trax does have an additional option for you to explore. The Trailblazer has a slightly higher MSRP due to factors we will discuss in the following sections.
Both models in our Trailblazer vs. Trax clash-of-the-small-titans have excellent interior perks that rival one another well.
Choose the base-model new Chevy Trax for sale, and you'll be taking home a model with standard remote keyless entry, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Chevy Safety Assist driver-assistance features, comfortable cloth upholstery, and more. Available features for this model include a flat-bottom heated steering wheel, heated front seats, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Evotex trim.
Turning to the 2025 Chevy Trailblazer, we find similar standard and available options with a few upgrades. The LS has an 8-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, an 11-inch touchscreen display, and cloth upholstery. However, its six-speaker standard sound system comes with an amplifier that the Trax lacks. Available on higher trims is a seven-speaker Bose® premium audio system that is also missing from the Trax lineup.
The specifications for both models in our 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs. Chevy Trax matchup are compelling, but there are some differences. For one, the Chevy Trax is only available with FWD and a 1.2-liter turbo engine producing 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. The Chevy Trailblazer uses this engine standard but offers a 1.3-liter turbo engine that gives drivers a power boost to 155 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. The Trailblazer also has AWD available, which the Trax does not.
| 2025 Chevy Trax | 2025 Chevy Trailblazer | |
| Trims | - LS - 1RS - LT - ACTIV - 2RS | - LS - LT - ACTIV - RS |
| Engine | - 1.2L Turbo | - Standard: 1.2L Turbo - Available: 1.3L Turbo |
| Transmission | - 6-speed automatic | - Standard: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) - Available: 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | - FWD | - Standard: FWD - Available: AWD |
| Horsepower | - 137 | - 1.2L Turbo: 137 - 1.3L Turbo: 155 |
| Torque | - 162 lb-ft | - 1.2L Turbo: 162 lb-ft - 1.3L Turbo: 174 lb-ft |
| EPA-Est. MPG (Cty/Hwy/Comb) | - 28 / 32 / 301 | - FWD: 30 / 31 / 302 on LS and LT; 29 / 33 / 313 on ACTIV and RS - AWD: 26 / 29 / 274 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
Overall, we recommend the Chevy Trailblazer for those interested in going off-road.
The 2025 Chevy Trailblazer offers more versatility than the Trax with its available AWD, stronger 1.3L turbo engine option producing 155 horsepower, and off-road capabilities, while the Trax remains a solid FWD-only SUV with a 1.2L turbo engine.
When it comes to crafting an SUV that doesn't miss, the new Chevrolet vehicles don't disappoint. Both SUVs in our Chevy Trax vs. Trailblazer battle are small and nimble but offer plenty of room for passengers. That being said, the Chevy Trax is a little longer and wider.
Adult passengers can easily slide into the rear row of either model, with both sporting at least 38 inches of second-row headroom and legroom. Bring the whole family into our Haley Chevrolet showroom to see how everyone fits.
| 2025 Chevy Trax | 2025 Chevy Trailblazer | |
| Length | 178.6 in | 174.07 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 61.7 in | 64.2-65.68 in |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 98 cu ft | 98.2 cu ft |
| Cargo Space Behind Rear Row | 25.6 cu ft | 25.3 cu ft |
| Maximum Cargo Space | 54.1 cu ft | 54.4 cu ft |
| Headroom (Front Row / Second Row) | 39.6 in / 38.1 in | 39.98 in / 38.4 in |
| Legroom (Front Row / Second Row) | 41.9 in / 38.7 in | 40.9 in / 39 in |
| Shoulder Room (Front Row / Second Row) | 55.7 in / 54.3 in | 55.42 in / 53.79 in |
| Hip Room (Front Row / Second Row) | 52.1 in / 45.8 in | 52.3 in / 50.39 in |
Both the 2025 Chevy Trax and Trailblazer offer roomy cabins for five passengers, but while the Trax is slightly longer and wider, the Trailblazer provides a taller stance, more second-row legroom, and a marginally larger maximum cargo capacity.
At the time of writing, neither the 2025 Chevy Trax nor the 2025 Trailblazer have been rated by the IIHS. However, proving the reliability of both models is their J.D. Power scores, which have the Trailblazer earning a well-deserved 86 out of 1005 and the Trax earning an 83 out of 1005 – both "Great" scores for a vehicle of their size.
If these scores weren't convincing enough, perhaps both models' safety features will entice you. Standard and available technology on both models include:
While the 2025 Chevy Trax and Trailblazer haven't been IIHS-rated yet, both earned strong J.D. Power scores (86 for Trailblazer, 83 for Trax) and offer advanced safety features like HD Surround Vision, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Adaptive Cruise Control.
So, who wins our Chevy Trax vs. Trailblazer comparison? Both models are winners in our book. The Trax is more straightforward with lightweight FWD and a single engine option. Hover, you may want to buy a new Chevrolet Trailblazer if you're impressed with AWD handling. Feature-rich interiors await you, no matter which SUV you choose. The world is your oyster, and a new Chevy for sale from Haley Chevrolet is perfect to help you explore it.
Among the biggest differences between the Chevy Trax and Trailblazer are the exterior dimensions, visual appeal, and more. For example, the Chevy Trax sports solid color options for the exterior, while the Trailblazer offers eye-catching two-tone paint shades. The two share the same standard engine, but the Trax is longer and wider than the Trailblazer, while the Trailblazer offers an available turbo engine.
The Chevy Trax is longer and slightly wider than the Chevy Trailblazer, but the Trailblazer has a taller frame than its counterpart and has available AWD. Their passenger volumes are very similar – around 98 cubic feet – and they also have similar cargo room. Both vehicles are agile and sized appropriately to handle tight parking garages in the city and spacious rural roads in the countryside alike.
Haley Chevrolet, located in Midlothian, VA, has built its reputation on integrity, quality, and putting customers first. Serving the Greater Richmond area, they combine a specialized Chevrolet sales team, factory-trained service technicians, and genuine Chevy parts to deliver exceptional automotive care.
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1EPA-estimated 28 city/32 hwy 1.2-liter Turbo engine.
2EPA-estimated 30 city/31 hwy 1.2-liter Turbo engine.
3EPA-estimated 29 city/33 hwy 1.3-liter Turbo engine.
4EPA-estimated 26 city/29 hwy 1.3-liter Turbo engine.
5Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.jdpower.com/cars/