2016 Chevrolet Trax MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2016 Chevrolet Trax is rated 27 to 29 mpg combined across 2 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2016 Chevrolet Trax · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
29MPG combined
26 city 34 highway
$2,250 a year to fuel
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version saves $250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,250 to $2,400 a year.
Every 2016 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 Best
EPA listing: Trax |
29 mpg | 26 / 34 | $2,250 |
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Trax AWD |
27 mpg | 24 / 31 | $2,400 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,234 | $11,172 |
1.4L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,400 | $12,000 |
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 (2016 to 2022, 2024 to 2026); 30 since 2024.
2016: gas 29 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 30 |
How the 2016 Trax compares
2016 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.
| 2016 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: gas |
31 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,100 |
Best: hybrid |
31 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,100 |
Chevrolet Trax This page Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,250 |
2016 Trax recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 117 owner complaints for the 2016 Trax.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does AWD lower the 2016 Chevrolet Trax's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 2 mpg: the 1.4L turbo 4-cyl gets 29 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 27 with AWD.
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Trax need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2016 Chevrolet Trax version on regular gasoline.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 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.