2026 Chevrolet Trax vs Hyundai Elantra Comparison
2026 Chevrolet Trax vs Hyundai Elantra Comparison
Shoppers weighing the 2026 Chevrolet Trax against the 2026 Hyundai Elantra are choosing between a small crossover and a compact sedan. The Trax loads through a rear hatch into 25.6 cubic feet of space and sits 7.3 inches off the ground. The Elantra rides 5.3 inches up and keeps luggage in a 14.2-cubic-foot trunk.
The sections that follow match Chevrolet’s 2026 Trax specs against Hyundai’s published 2026 Elantra figures, including the Elantra Hybrid and N Line. Use them to narrow your list, then book a drive from our Venice store to feel the difference in ride height for yourself.
2026 Chevrolet Trax vs Hyundai Elantra Performance & Fuel Economy
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Chevrolet’s ECOTEC 1.2-liter turbo three-cylinder powers every 2026 Trax, rated at 137 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft at 2,500 rpm. A Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic drives the front wheels, and the EPA estimates 28 mpg in town with up to 32 mpg on the highway.
Hyundai offers three Elantra powertrains. Most gas trims use a 147-horsepower 2.0-liter with an Intelligent Variable Transmission, the N Line runs a 201-horsepower 1.6-liter turbo with a 7-speed dual-clutch, and the Elantra Hybrid makes 139 combined horsepower. The Hybrid Blue is EPA-estimated at 51 city/58 highway/54 combined mpg, and the gas SE at 31/40/35.
2026 Chevrolet Trax
- ECOTEC 1.2L turbo: 137 hp at 5,000 rpm
- 162 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm
- Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic
- EPA-estimated 28 mpg city, up to 32 highway
2026 Hyundai Elantra
- 2.0L: 147 hp with Intelligent Variable Transmission
- N Line: 201 hp 1.6L turbo, 7-speed dual-clutch
- Hybrid: 139 hp combined, 6-speed dual-clutch
- EPA-estimated 51/58/54 mpg (Hybrid Blue)
2026 Chevrolet Trax vs Hyundai Elantra Technology
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Every Trax trim links a phone to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto without a cable. On the LT, 2RS and ACTIV, an 11-inch HD touchscreen pairs with an 8-inch color Driver Information Center, while LS and 1RS models carry an 8-inch touchscreen with a 3.5-inch display. Wi-Fi Hotspot capability and OnStar Basics are standard throughout.
Hyundai’s 8-inch screen on the SE, SEL Sport, SEL Sport Plus and SEL Sport Premium also connects wirelessly. The Limited and N Line switch to a 10.25-inch navigation screen and a matching 10.25-inch cluster, and both connect CarPlay and Android Auto by cable. The Limited adds Bose eight-speaker audio.
2026 Chevrolet Trax
- Cable-free CarPlay and Android Auto, LS through ACTIV
- 11-inch HD screen, 8-inch cluster: LT, 2RS, ACTIV
- 8-inch touchscreen on LS and 1RS
- Wireless charging with Sunroof Package on LT, 2RS, ACTIV
2026 Hyundai Elantra
- 8-inch screen with wireless projection: SE to SEL Sport Premium
- 10.25-inch navigation screen on Limited and N Line
- Wired CarPlay and Android Auto on Limited and N Line
- Bose eight-speaker audio on Limited
2026 Chevrolet Trax vs Hyundai Elantra Safety Features
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Six airbags and Chevy Safety Assist are standard on the 2026 Trax. The suite’s camera-based Automatic Emergency Braking works from 5 to 50 mph, backed by Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, IntelliBeam, Front Pedestrian Braking and a Following Distance Indicator. Add the Driver Confidence Package for Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Park Assist.
Hyundai SmartSense is standard on every Elantra, covering Lane Following Assist, Safe Exit Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist and Blind-Spot Collision Warning. Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go arrives on the SEL Sport Premium and Limited.
2026 Chevrolet Trax
- Camera-based Automatic Emergency Braking, 5 to 50 mph
- Forward Collision Alert and Following Distance Indicator
- Driver Confidence Package offered on every trim
- Adaptive Cruise Control available on LT, 2RS, ACTIV
2026 Hyundai Elantra
- Hyundai SmartSense standard
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning on every trim
- Rear Occupant Alert and Safe Exit Warning on every trim
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go: SEL Sport Premium, Limited
2026 Chevrolet Trax vs Hyundai Elantra Interior & Cargo Space
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A rear hatch gives the 2026 Trax its practical edge here. Behind the back seat sit 25.6 cubic feet, and folding the standard 60/40 split rear seat opens 54.1 cubic feet, so tall, boxy items load straight in. The back row offers 38.7 inches of legroom and 38.1 inches of headroom, with 99.8 cubic feet of passenger volume overall.
Every Elantra, Hybrid and N Line included, has a 14.2-cubic-foot trunk. The SE and SEL Sport use a one-piece folding rear seatback, while SEL Sport Plus and higher gas trims split 60/40. Elantra rear legroom is 38.0 inches, and passenger volume is 99.4 cubic feet.
2026 Chevrolet Trax
- Cargo behind rear seat: 25.6 cu ft
- Rear seat folded: 54.1 cu ft
- Rear legroom 38.7 in, rear headroom 38.1 in
- Standard 60/40 split-folding rear seat
2026 Hyundai Elantra
- Trunk: 14.2 cu ft on every trim
- One-piece folding seatback on SE and SEL Sport
- Rear legroom 38.0 in, rear headroom 37.3 in
- Passenger volume: 99.4 cu ft
2026 Chevrolet Trax vs Hyundai Elantra Exterior & Capability
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Ride height sets these two apart at a glance. The 2026 Trax clears the pavement by 7.3 inches and stands 61.4 inches tall, which gives extra margin over parking blocks, speed humps and steep driveway entrances. Its overall length is 178.6 inches, and new 2026 colors include White Sands on ACTIV and RS models and Apex Red on LS, LT, 1RS and 2RS.
The Elantra stretches 185.4 inches on a 107.1-inch wheelbase and stands 55.7 inches tall, with 5.3 inches of ground clearance, or 5.5 on the N Line. The N Line adds 18-inch wheels and multi-link rear suspension.
2026 Chevrolet Trax
- 7.3 in ground clearance
- 61.4 in tall, 178.6 in long
- 106.3 in wheelbase
- LED headlamps on every trim
2026 Hyundai Elantra
- 5.3 in ground clearance, 5.5 in on N Line
- 55.7 in tall, 185.4 in long
- 107.1 in wheelbase
- 18-inch wheels on N Line
Why Buy From Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice?
You can start a Trax purchase from home with Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice: estimate a monthly figure with our payment calculator, get a value for your current car and send a finance application before you visit. When you come in, ask our team to show you the 8-inch and 11-inch screen setups so you can judge them in person.
Every new Trax comes with the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program for 5 years/60,000 miles, plus available Courtesy Transportation if the vehicle needs warranty repairs during that period. For routine care, our service department lists a Complimentary Multi-Point Inspection, Free Wi-Fi and a Comfortable Waiting Area among its amenities, and Saturday service appears on the same list.
