Chevrolet Trax vs Honda HR-V
The Chevrolet Trax is more fuel-efficient at 30 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Honda HR-V. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trax | Honda HR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 29 | 26 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 5 and 0 | 0 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 3,000 miles | 7,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 30 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 28 and 32 | 26 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,250 | $2,400 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 29 complaints for the Chevrolet Trax and 26 for the Honda HR-V. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Chevrolet Trax, 0 for the Honda HR-V.