Subaru Crosstrek vs Chevy Trax comparison in Delmar, MD

The New Subaru Crosstrek vs. the Chevy Trax: How Do These New SUVs Stack Up?

Subaru Crosstrek vs. Chevy Trax Comparison from Your Delmar, MD Subaru Dealer

At Gateway Subaru, we hold ourselves to higher standards. Providing transparent comparisons so customers can make well-informed decisions is a part of that. Over the years, the small SUV segment has grown tenfold. It can be difficult to decipher contenders from pretenders. Allow us to help. The Subaru Crosstrek and Chevy Trax both live in the compact SUV realm. SUV shoppers from Salisbury to Seaford, DE and the rest of Delmarva are asking, "Which SUV is better?"

Which SUV Is Better?

From reliability and interior space to performance and off-road capabilities, the Subaru Crosstrek wears the crown. Buy a Subaru Crosstrek in Delmar if you desire to travel in a new SUV with extra front-row legroom and cargo space, greater cabin temperature regulation, and a larger touchscreen. The Subaru Crosstrek is the more powerful SUV and has a higher ground clearance rating, not to mention a superior towing capacity and enhanced off-road capabilities.

Interior and Cargo Space

Both SUVs have room for five passengers. The Subaru Crosstrek offers an extra inch of legroom, with 43 inches in the front row. Head to Ocean City Beach in your Subaru Crosstrek for the day, and you can work with 55 cubic feet of cargo space. That figure edges the Chevy Trax at 54 cubic feet. New Subaru Crosstrek models come with standard dual-zone automatic climate control. The Chevy Trax offers less cabin temperature regulation, as single-zone manual climate control is available but not standard.

Reliability

Did you know that 96% of Subaru Crosstrek models sold in the last decade are still on the road today? That's more than many SUVs in this class, including the Chevy Trax. All Subaru SUVs for sale in Delmar are notoriously reliable vehicles, and the Crosstrek is no exception. That reliability factor is reflected in nationwide sales, with the Subaru Crosstrek ahead of the Chevy Trax.

Performance

You can always enjoy a commanding and confident driving experience, regardless of the weather or the terrain you're driving on in a new Subaru Crosstrek model. That's because every new Crosstrek model comes with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is legendary among driving and off-road enthusiasts thanks to it always sending power to all four-wheels, instead of part time. If any wheels slip, the system will automatically divert the power to the wheels with the most traction, helping you maintain control on any surface.

The Hyundai Tucson lineup has standard front-wheel drive, which can leave you wanting for more traction and control. All-wheel drive is available on all models, but with an already higher price, all-wheel drive Tucson models will cost more.

The Subaru Crosstrek and Hyundai Tucson models have similar standard engines. However, the Crosstrek uses a Boxer engine that uses horizontally opposed pistons, while the Tucson uses a regular engine with vertical pistons. The Boxer engines design allows it to be placed lower in the vehicle, which results in a lower center of gravity and better stability.

Off-Road Capability

All the Subaru Crosstrek models come with standard all-wheel drive, high ground clearance, and an impressive array of off-road ready features. The Crosstrek Wilderness lineup takes things up a notch with an array of off-road enhancements and additions. The Crosstrek Wilderness models have 9.3-inches of ground clearance instead of the regular 8.7-inches. They also have front skid plates, off-road wheels with all-terrain tires, reinforced roof rails, extra body cladding around the bumpers and wheel wells, and much more.

The Hyundai Tucson lineup has an XRT model that adds larger wheels, unique bumpers, black exterior accents, and a tow hitch, but it doesn't compare to the capability of the Crosstrek Wilderness model.

Come See All Our New Subaru Crosstrek Models in Person Today

We invite you to make the short trip from Seaford, DE to come see all our new Subaru Crosstrek models in person and learn more about what makes it the right new crossover SUV for you.