2025 Chevrolet Trax vs. 2025 GMC Acadia Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Trax

2025 Chevrolet
Trax

MSRP*: $20,500 to $24,500
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2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,000 to $56,100
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MPG - City 28 MPG 19 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 24 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 54.1 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 328 hp
Exterior Length 178.6 in 204.0 in
Exterior Width 71.8 in 79.6 - 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Chevrolet Trax, due to its greater head- and legroom. The GMC Acadia will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Chevrolet Trax.

Convenience
With the GMC Acadia, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Chevrolet Trax, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Chevrolet Trax is a better financial choice over the GMC Acadia, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Trax is much slimmer than the GMC Acadia, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Chevrolet Trax, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Acadia.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Trax has a lot less horsepower than the GMC Acadia.

Powertrain
The Chevrolet Trax has much lower torque than the GMC Acadia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Chevrolet Trax has less seating than the GMC Acadia, making the GMC Acadia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Chevrolet Trax has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Acadia.