Powering the 2019 Chevrolet Trax is a 1.4 litre inline 4 cylinder engine. This power unit doesn't seem to surprise its audience, with the generation of a meagre 138 hp and 148 lb-ft. The Chevrolet Trax uses a 6 speed automatic transmission that helps it shift from lower speeds to its highest. This power unit seems to be pretty dull and it might be the least equipped in the segment. Going forward we do have a comparison between this Chevy and its rivals and that is where we will get clarity regarding their engine specifications.
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Models
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Chevrolet Trax
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Honda HR-V
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Toyota C-HR
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Mazda CX-3
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MSRP
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21,300
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$20,520
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$20,945
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$20,390
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Engine
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1.4 Liter Inline-4
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1.8 Liter Inline-4
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2.0 Liter Inline-4
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2.0 Liter Inline-4
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Transmission
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6-speed automatic
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CVT with Overdrive
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2-speed CVT with Overdrive and auto-manual
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6-speed automatic
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Horsepower
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138 hp @ 4900 rpm
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141 hp @6500 rpm
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144 hp @ 6100 rpm
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148 hp @ 6000 rpm
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Torque
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148 lb.-ft. @1850 rpm
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127 lb. ft. @ 4300 rpm
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139 lb. ft. @ 3900 rpm
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146 lb. ft. @ 2800 rp
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The most power packed engine is that of the Mazda CX-3, its 2 litre inline 4 cylinder engine is extremely competitive and efficient. It churns out as much as 148 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque. On the other hand, the Chevrolet Trax has the weakest engine in class.
Acceleration
The disappointing flat power delivery in the light-duty drives the front wheels from naught to 60 mph in 9.3s. The quarter-mile drag is leisurely completed in 16.8s. In the segment of a mix of underperforming motors across the field, the Buick Encore takes the fastest crown followed by the Mazda CX-3 while the rest come in half a second or later.
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Models
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Chevrolet Trax
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Honda HR-V
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Toyota C-HR
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Mazda CX-3
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0-60 MPH (sec)
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9.3
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9.3*
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11.0
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8.6
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Quarter mile (sec)
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16.8
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16.8*
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18.4
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16.3
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Engine
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1.4-L I-4
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1.8-L I-4
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2.0-L I-4
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2.0-L I-4
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Emission
(Tons/yr. of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
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6.3
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6.3*
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6.0
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5.7
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(*These figures are based on the 2018 powertrain, which going into 2019 has remained unchanged.)
The Mazda CX-3 is the fastest as well, being equipped with the largest engine in its segment it is obvious that it would be the fastest. It reaches the 60 miles per hour mark in 8.6 seconds. Following in second place the Chevy and Honda tie for clocking it in 9.3 seconds. The Toyota C-HR proved to be the slowest of the lot with a timing of 11 seconds.
Ride and Handling
Chevrolet Trax is nimble with responsive, light and quick steering input. Body roll is controlled at a certain speed and bumps are easily absorbed. Parking it or driving around the city is quite easy for this light-duty vehicle thanks to its short steering radius and agility.Driving this machine isn't much fun, firstly, because of its dull powertrain. Secondly, the vehicle doesn't have the ability to ignite the enthusiastic, adrenaline rush such as its rivals.
Compared to other SUVs in the segment, the ride quality is sub-standard. Its handling borderlines mediocrity, while remaining predictable. At high speeds, the crossover feels unsure especially at high speeds.
Braking
An extremely vital aspect for any vehicle is that of the braking system. This brand by General Motors, the Chevy Trax has a phenomenal braking system in place. Its launch disc brakes in the front with drum brakes for the rear set of wheels, this extremely capable breaking unit proves its mettle in the tests the Chevy and its rivals have gone under. Given below is a chart that describes the same.
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Model
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Chevrolet Trax
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Honda HR-V
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Toyota C-HR
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Mazda CX-3
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Brake Front (in.)
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11.8
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11.5
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11.8
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11
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Brake Rear (in.)
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9.0
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11.1
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11.1
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11.1
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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2805
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2906
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3300
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2809
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/lA
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When put in a comparison the breaking unit of Toyota C-HR proves to be the best. This comparison takes into consideration only the brake rotor sizes and curb weight of the vehicles. Chevrolet Trax has the next best set of rotors in place, 11.8 inch rotors for its front and a set of nine inch rotors for the rear wheels.
