2025 Hyundai Kona vs 2025 Chevy Trax

2025 Hyundai Kona vs 2025 Chevy Trax

Vehicle Comparison

2025 Hyundai Kona 2025 Chevrolet Trax
Powertrain Warranty 10 years / 100,000 miles 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Ground Clearance 6.9 inches 7.3 inches
Engine Displacement 2.0 L 1.2 L
Transmission Continuously variable-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine Power 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm 137 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Engine Torque 132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm 162 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm
Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined) 29 / 34 / 31 MPG 28 / 32 / 30 MPG
Seating Capacity Up to 5 Up to 5
Starting at $25,900 $22,700

The subcompact SUV segment has been rapidly growing for over a decade, giving buyers many options. Two of the most popular are the 2025 Hyundai Kona and the 2025 Chevy Trax.

2025 Hyundai Kona vs 2025 Chevy Trax

Buyers only concerned about price are likely to go with the Chevy as it offers a much lower selling price. However, is saving money more important than enjoying your daily commute? We don't think so and that's why the 2025 Hyundai Kona provides a more compelling alternative.

2025 Hyundai Kona | 2025 Chevy Trax

Starting at $25,745 | Starting at $21,495

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Performance

The 2025 Hyundai Kona comes standard with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission. Hyundai has perfectly honed this technology in the 2025 Kona so that it provides solid performance and excellent fuel efficiency able to eke out 29 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.

The 2025 Chevy Traverse on the other hand does less with less. The comparatively smaller 1.2 liter 3-cylinder engine only produces 137 horsepower making it underpowered compared to the Kona. This being the case we'd assumed the Trax would have superior fuel economy, however this is not the case. Its 6-speed automatic transmission limits it to 28 mpg in the city and 32 mph on the highway, less than the more powerful Kona.

Safety Features

Like other Hyundai models, the Kona comes standard with a robust list of passive and active safety features such as:

  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Warning
  • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
  • Forward Collision Assist with Pedestrian Warning
  • Lane Following Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist
  • Driver Attention Warning
  • Safe Exit Warning
  • Rear Occupant Alert
  • High Beam Assist

By comparison, the 2025 Chevy Trax also has an impressive roster of standard safety tech, if not as robust as the Kona's such as:

  • Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Rear Park Assist

Interior

The cabin of the 2025 Hyundai Kona is intuitive and thoughtfully laid out with soft-touch materials abound. A column-mounted shifter frees up room in the center console for ample storage and two large cup holders. A single piece of glass adorns the dash with dual 12.3-inch screens that can be configured based on driver preference. Are those chilly Bedford winters making you shiver? Use the MyHyundai app to start your Kona and warm the cabin to a comfortable temperature for your drive home.

The cabin of the 2025 Chevy Tax is comparatively less high-end. While the 2025 Kona makes drivers feel like they're in a more expensive vehicle, the 2025 Chevy Trax employs a lot of hard plastics reminding drivers they're in an economy car. Also, the smaller 8.0-inch infotainment screen may be hard to read for some drivers.

Bottom Line

The 2025 Chevy Trax represents the price leader in the segment with a lower base price. However, buyers looking for a more complete package will be happier with a 2025 Hyundai Kona.

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