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2015-2022 Chevrolet Trax MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 26–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2022 Chevrolet Trax at a glance
The 2015-2022 Chevrolet Trax covers 8 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 26–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $2,420 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
2015-2022 Chevrolet Trax by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas | 26–27 MPG | $2,420–$2,510 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,520 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,520 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,330–$2,540 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,310–$2,470 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 27–28 MPG | $2,310–$2,460 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 27–29 MPG | $2,250–$2,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 27–29 MPG | $2,250–$2,450 | First year |
What the 2022 Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$202
$2,420 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.03
Per 100 miles
$16.13
Five years
$12,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$310less a year
Class median $2,730 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Chevrolet Trax MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,330 to $2,420, $90 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,510 |
2021 Chevrolet Trax MPG
26–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,520/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,390 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,480 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,520 |
2020 Chevrolet Trax MPG
26–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,520/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,520 |
2019 Chevrolet Trax MPG
26–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,540/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,310 to $2,330, $20 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 31 | 28 | $2,330 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,540 |
2018 Chevrolet Trax MPG
27–28 MPG · $2,310–$2,470/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,310.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,310 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,470 |
2017 Chevrolet Trax MPG
27–28 MPG · $2,310–$2,460/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 28 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,310, $60 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,310 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 30 | 27 | $2,460 |
2016 Chevrolet Trax MPG
27–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,450/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,250.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,450 |
2015 Chevrolet Trax MPG
27–29 MPG · $2,250–$2,450/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 31 | 27 | $2,450 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,290 in California and $2,110 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $3,290
- Washington $3,050
- New York $2,420
- Florida $2,290
- Texas $2,110
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2015-2022 (1st gen)
- 2024-2026 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2022 Chevrolet Trax get?
EPA rates the 2015-2022 Chevrolet Trax at 26–29 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 29 MPG (26 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2022 Chevrolet Trax?
The Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2022.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2022 Chevrolet Trax?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Chevrolet Trax per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,420 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,420–$2,510 a year. That is a $90 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Chevrolet Trax 100 miles?
About $16.13 per 100 miles for the Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.13 and $16.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 24 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2022 Chevrolet Trax compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Trax 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,420 a year to fuel, $310 less than the class median of $2,730, and less than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 287 rated small SUV configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Trax different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,330 to $2,420, $90 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2022 against 4 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Chevrolet Trax for that year.