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Chevrolet Trax Specs

The Chevrolet Trax measures 178.7″ long and weighs 3,069 lb in its latest generation. Across 2 generations since 2013 it grew 11″ and gained -82 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2013–2026 · Updated Sep 19, 2026
Quick answer

The current Chevrolet Trax is 178.7″ long, 71.7″ wide, on a 106.3″ wheelbase, weighing 3,069 lb. Since 2013 it has grown 7% in length and gained -3% in weight. At 14.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Chevrolet Trax generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Chevrolet Trax, -82 lb of it since 2013, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Trax dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2013–2023167.7″70.1″65.7″100.8″3,150 lb
2024–2026178.7″71.7″61.4″106.3″3,069 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2013 to today the Trax gained 11″ of length (7%) and -82 lb of weight (-3%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

Trax year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 14 years on record for the Chevrolet Trax. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.

FIG.02·Chevrolet Trax dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026178.7″71.7″106.3″3,069 lb1
2025178.7″71.7″106.3″3,069 lb1
2024178.7″71.7″106.3″3,069 lb1
2023167.3″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2022167.3″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2021167.3″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2020167.3″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2019167.3″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2018167.3″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2017167.3″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2016167.7″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2015167.7″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2014167.7″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
2013167.7″70.1″100.8″3,150 lb2
ROWS 14·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Trax fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 14.9-foot Chevrolet Trax it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Trax clears the garage by 4.1 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Chevrolet Trax — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.9 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 931 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Trax against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width71.7″71.3″+0.4″
Wheelbase106.3″105.1″+1.2″
Curb weight3,069 lb3,371 lb-302 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 3,069 lb the Chevrolet Trax is 302 lb lighter than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.

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How we measure

Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 14 measured model years for the Chevrolet Trax between 2013 and 2026.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Chevrolet Trax fits into 2 rows instead of 14. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Chevrolet Trax.

Everything on the Chevrolet Trax
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Frequently asked questions

How long is a Chevrolet Trax?

178.7″ (14′ 11″) in its current generation, 71.7″ wide and 61.4″ tall.

How much does a Chevrolet Trax weigh?

3,069 lb at the kerb.

Will a Trax fit in a garage?

At 14.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the Trax got bigger over the years?

Yes — 11″ longer and -82 lb heavier since 2013, across 2 generations. Weight grew -3%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared — 2 generations of the Chevrolet Trax. Metric values converted to inches and pounds, latest generation 178.7″ and 3,069 lb; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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