2019 Ford Ecosport vs Chevy Trax

From short errands in town to long road trips across the country, subcompact SUVs like the 2019 Ford Ecosport and the 2019 Chevy Trax are becoming popular options for their compact size, fuel economy, and added cargo space. While these two builds are similar, there are some key differences that can help you decide which one comes out on top.

Both vehicles feature several different trim packages, but we’ll break down the differences between each model’s top trim packages to compare their max capabilities.

Interior Features

Both the Chevy Trax and the Ford Ecosport are comparable in interior space, but the Ecosport ranks just slightly higher in size. Each model has 5 seats, but the Trax has about 40.8 in of front legroom and 35.7 in of back legroom versus the Ecosport’s 42.9-in front legroom and 36.7-in back legroom. The Trax offers valuable trunk space with 18.7 cubic feet, but the Ecosport adds an additional 2.2 cubic feet of additional cargo room to pack in whatever gear you’re transporting.

The Chevy Trax’ top trim package, the Premier AWD, features synthetic leather seats with 6-direction power adjustments, heated front seats and mirrors, Chevy MyLink system with OnStar, WiFi hotspot, a Bose speaker stereo system, a moonroof, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and push-button start.

The Ford Ecosport’s top trim package, Titanium, comes with full leather interior, a 7-speaker B&O Play premium audio system by Harman, FordPass Connect and FordPass Rewards compatibility, a WiFi hotspot, 8-inch SYNC touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, a moonroof, power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, connectivity with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM, Google search, push-button start, and rain sensing wipers with heated wiper rests.

Engine Specs

The Ford Ecosport and Chevy Trax are both 6-speed automatic, AWD, 4-cylinder vehicles. However, when it comes to horsepower, the Ecosport comes out on top with 166 hp vs the Trax’ 138 hp at equal levels of torque. While the Ecosport delivers higher horsepower, it doesn’t compromise in fuel economy. Both the Trax and Ecosport get 29 MPG highway and 24 MPG city (Trax)/23 MPG city (Ecosport) and each offers its own turbo function.

Safety Features

One of the selling features of a subcompact SUV is the feeling of sitting higher up on the road for increased visibility, but newer models like the Ford Ecosport and Chevy Trax add additional safety features to make them competitive in the market.

The Chevy Trax top safety features include blind spot sensors, cross traffic alert in the rear, lane deviation sensors, parking sensors in the rear, and a pre-collision warning system with both visual and audible signals, and rear camera. Heated mirrors help on cold or foggy days and the rearview mirror features auto-dimming to keep headlights from flooding your vision during evening drives.

The Ford Ecosport also has blind spot sensors, cross traffic alert in the rear, and rear parking sensors. Additionally, it offers an anti-theft alarm system, rain sensing front wipers with heated wiper rests for driving in heavy rain or snow, rear camera, tire-pressuring monitoring system, an SOS post-crash alert system, and heated mirrors with integrated turn signals for clearer views, both for you and for other drivers.

Overall Comparison

While each of these vehicles boasts their own strengths, the Ford Ecosport tends to come out on top of the Chevy Trax in most areas, including smoothness of ride, engine power, and interior space. If you’re looking for a subcompact SUV with surprising power and advanced tech capabilities, look no further than the 2019 Ford Ecosport.

Get the 2019 Ford Ecosport in Dalton, GA at Ford of Dalton

If the Ford EcoSport sounds like the right subcompact SUV for your lifestyle, visit Ford of Dalton. We believe in a non-hassling, honest sales environment and aim to help you get the best fit for your budget. Our goal is to serve the community that we’re a part of by helping its members find their perfect vehicle. Visit us at 925 Shugart Road, Dalton, GA 30720 or give us a call at 1-706-314-8984.