2021 Chevrolet Trax MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2021 Chevrolet Trax is rated 26 to 28 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 28 mpg.

EPA fuel economy

2021 Chevrolet Trax · 4 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

28MPG combined

26 city 31 highway

$2,200 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

1.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 28 mpg

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Nov 12, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,200 to $2,400 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2020.

Fewer complaints than a typical Trax year

The 2021 drew 7 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 32 for a typical Trax year. It is not picked as a best year: it is next to a partial model year with few sold.

No Trax year stands out enough to avoid. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Trax year ranked The 2021 Trax's recalls and problems

Every 2021 Trax version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 28 mpg Best EPA listing: Trax FWD	28 mpg	26 / 31	$2,200
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 27 mpg EPA listing: Trax FWD	27 mpg	24 / 32	$2,300
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 26 mpg (23 city / 30 hwy) EPA listing: Trax AWD	26 mpg	23 / 30	$2,400
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 26 mpg (24 city / 29 hwy) EPA listing: Trax AWD	26 mpg	24 / 29	$2,400

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 28 mpg	$2,143	$179	$10,714
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 27 mpg	$2,222	$185	$11,111
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 26 mpg (24 city / 29 hwy)	$2,308	$192	$11,538
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · rated 26 mpg (23 city / 30 hwy)	$2,308	$192	$11,538

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Chevrolet Trax MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 27 to 30 mpg (2015 to 2022, 2024 to 2026); 30 since 2024.

2021: gas 28 mpg

Show as a table

Chevrolet Trax best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version
2015	29
2016	29
2017	28
2018	28
2019	28
2020	28
2021	28
2022	27
2023	–
2024	30
2025	30
2026	30

Every Trax year's ratings in one table

How the 2021 Trax compares

2021 subcompact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2021 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Nissan Kicks Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$1,900
Kia Seltos Best: gas	31 mpg	31 mpg	$2,000
Kia Soul Best: gas	31 mpg	31 mpg	$2,000
Buick Encore GX Best: gas	31 mpg	31 mpg	$2,000
Honda HR-V Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Subaru Crosstrek Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Hyundai Kona Best: gas	30 mpg	30 mpg	$2,100
Chevrolet Trax This page Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Mazda CX-30 Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,200
Buick Encore Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,300

2021 Trax recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints for the 2021 Trax.

Owners most often describe smoke or a burning smell (5 complaints, 19%). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2021 Trax recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2021 Chevrolet Trax's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 to 2 mpg: the 1.4L turbo 4-cyl gets 28 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 26 with AWD.

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Trax need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2021 Chevrolet Trax version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2021 Trax's MPG compare with the 2020?

For 2021, the best gas version is rated 28 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Nov 4, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.