Are you wanting a subcompact SUV but don’t know if the Chevy Trax is the best option? We’ll compare it to the Kia Soul to see if the Trax can withstand the competition, or if it will come in second.
Key takeaways
- The Chevy Trax is the best SUV on the market for 2024.
- The Chevy Trax has larger wheels.
- The Chevy Trax and Kia Soul have the same EPA combined mileage.
How much will the 2024 Chevy Trax cost?
The 2024 Chevy Trax will cost $21,495. For the 2024 Trax lineup, you will find these 5 trims:
- LS starting at $21,495
- 1RS starting at $23,195
- LT starting at $23,395
- ACTIV starting at $24,995
- 2RS starting at $24,995
The LS starts off the lineup featuring an 8-inch color touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Driving on 17-inch steel wheels with Chevy safety assist that comes with automatic braking, forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, and lane keep assist, all work in tandem to keep you as safe as can be. Lastly, the LS comes with cruise control, the controls for this are mounted on the steering wheel, making it easier to maintain a set speed without having to have your foot on the accelerator.
How much will the 2024 Kia Soul cost?
The 2024 Kia Soul will cost $20,190 and comes in only 4 trims:
- LX starting at $20,190
- S starting at $22,690
- GT-Line starting at $23,790
- EX starting at $24,490
The LX starts off the lineup featuring an 8-inch touchscreen display, with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Sitting on 16-inch wheels with Kia drive wise driver assist technology it is shorter than the Trax with only wired tech.
While both vehicles offer an 8-inch touchscreen, only one comes with wireless phone connectivity, and that’s the Chevy Trax, this functionality makes it more convenient to access your smartphone apps. The Trax also features larger wheels.
How many miles can a Chevy Trax go on a full tank?
The Chevy Trax has an EPA combined 30 mpg with a 13.2 gallon tank, capable of going 396 miles on one tank.
How many miles can a Kia Soul go on a full tank?
The Kia Soul has an EPA combined 30 mpg with a 14.3 gallon tank, capable of going 429 miles on one tank of gas.
Is a Chevy Trax a good car to buy?
Yes, the Chevy Trax is a good car to buy.
According to Car and Driver, the 2024 Chevy Trax is a very good car to drive. Ranking first in the subcompact SUV lineup, and ranking a 10/10 based on 200 separate data points, this means this SUV is the best one on the market.
The Kia Soul is a decent SUV to buy, but there are better options. According to Car and Driver, the Kia Soul ranks 8th overall in the subcompact SUV lineup.
When comparing the two vehicles, the Chevy Trax is the best you will get. Ranking first overall compared to the 8th place Kia Soul, the Trax is better in most if not all but one metric.
Summary
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