Chevrolet Trax vs Subaru Forester

Chevrolet Trax
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Subaru Forester
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The key differences

The Subaru Forester is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 148 hp, 11 hp more than the Chevrolet Trax's best.

The Subaru Forester is 119 mm (5 in) longer than the Chevrolet Trax.

Typical kerb weights are 1,592 kg for the Subaru Forester and 1,400 kg for the Chevrolet Trax.

In the US, the Subaru Forester has the better EPA rating at up to 35 mpg combined, against 30 mpg for the Chevrolet Trax.

Specifications side by side

Chevrolet Trax and Subaru Forester side by side. Typical values; figures vary by trim and year.
SpecChevrolet TraxSubaru Forester
Body styleSUVSUV
On sale since——
Power137 hp (102 kW)134–148 hp (100–110 kW)
Torque220 Nm182–247 Nm
0–100 km/h10.1 s9.7–12.2 s
Top speed192 km/h188–205 km/h
Engines in Europe—2
Best economy (Europe)—8.1 l/100 km
US combined economy29–30 mpg26–35 mpg
Electric range (US)——
Length4,537 mm (179 in)4,656 mm (183 in)
Width1,823 mm (72 in)1,829 mm (72 in)
Height1,560 mm (61 in)1,730 mm (68 in)
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106 in)2,670 mm (105 in)
Kerb weight1,400 kg (3,086 lb)1,592 kg (3,510 lb)
Sold inUnited StatesUnited States

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