DecodedCarsBuick Envista vs Chevrolet Trax
2026 Buick Envista vs 2026 Chevrolet Trax — two small station wagons compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Buick Envista is the bigger car, about 4 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Buick Envista has had fewer recall campaigns (2 vs 11).
The two cars
The 2026 Buick Envista is a small station wagon offered with a 1.2L 3-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 183 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,029 lb (4dr SUV).
The 2026 Chevrolet Trax is a small station wagon offered with a 1.2L 3-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 179 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,069 lb.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Buick Envista if…
- You want more room (4 in longer)
- You put reliability history first (2 vs 11 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Chevrolet Trax if…
- You want something easier to park (4 in shorter)
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