When choosing a subcompact SUV, you are faced with a plethora of options, and it can easily become overwhelming. First and foremost, you should prioritize your needs and wants and find a vehicle that best suits those criteria. Thankfully, there is a new player in the small SUV segment that has been able to offer consumers both utility, practicality, styling, and more importantly: price. The 2024 Buick Envista has shaken up its segment since its conception in 2023 and continues to do so in its 2024 model year. It goes head-to-head with some big-time players in this space, such as the 2024 Chevy Trax, and many consumers will find themselves making the tough decision between these two stand-out models. These 2 models are especially fierce competitors as they share the same platform and architecture, despite this they are far from identical.
When comparing the exterior of both the 2024 Buick Envista and the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, it is important to note that both vehicles underwent a full redesign in the recent couple of years and look entirely different from their former selves. The 2024 Chevy Trax features a sleek new design that is both wider and longer than its former shape. It features sleek LED headlights with LED running lamps with a large gaping grille between them. The 2024 Envista, on the other hand, looks like a car straight out of the future. Taking a more luxurious and refined approach, the Envista features flowing body lines, premium-looking exterior materials, and Buick’s signature new design language. This new design language is easily seen in the front fascia of the 2024 Envista with its sleek headlights and sporty low-mounted grille.
2024 Buick Envista Dimensions: 183 inches long, 72 inches wide, 61 inches high
2024 Chevy Trax Dimensions: 179 inches long, 72 inches wide, 61 inches high
The changes do not stop on the outside, as both vehicles have had fully revamped and redesigned interiors as well. The 2024 Chevrolet Trax’s interior takes a more utility-based approach, offering the standard creature comforts you’d expect on a new 2024 vehicle, but not too much more unless you start climbing up trim levels. An all-new 8-inch infotainment touchscreen is found standard on the LS and 1RS trim levels, and a larger 11-inch infotainment touchscreen can be found on trims like the LT, 2RS, and the new ACTIV trim. As mentioned with the exterior, the Trax is larger than its former self which has resulted in more interior space. In a similar fashion to the exterior, the 2024 Envista offers a more luxurious approach to its interior, without compromising price or practicality. The interior of the Envista is filled with modern amenities and premium materials, with seating for up to 5 people. You receive an 11-inch diagonal infotainment screen standard and have all the technology you would expect like wireless phone charging.
2024 Buick Envista Cargo Volume: 20.7 cubic feet, 42 cubic feet with seat area
2024 Buick Envista Interior Space: Front/Rear Headroom: 39.4 inches/37.30 inches. Front/Rear Legroom: 41.90 inches/38.70 inches
2024 Chevy Trax Cargo Volume: 25.6 cubic feet, 54.1 cubic feet with seat area
2024 Chevy Trax Interior Space: Front/Rear Headroom: 39.6 inches/38.1 inches. Front/Rear Legroom: 41.9 inches/38.7 inches
When cross-shopping the 2024 Buick Envista and the 2024 Chevrolet Trax, one of the most frequently asked questions is around price. If you are wondering which vehicle has a lower starting price, it’s the Trax with its $21,495 starting MSRP as opposed to the Envista’s $22,400 starting MSRP. However, there is a lot more you must consider when taking the starting price into the equation such as the features you get on the base model, and how expensive it would be to add additional features on packages.
One of the major differences between the 2024 Buick Envista vs the 2024 Chevy Trax is the variety of trim levels available. The Envista keeps it simple with 3 well-equipped trim levels, while the Trax offers 5 different trim levels. The Envista’s trim levels, as simple as they are, each offer a distinct difference in styling and functionality without sacrificing price or efficiency.
2024 Buick Envista Trim Levels
2024 Chevrolet Trax Trim levels
(Includes Freight Charge)
Since the 2024 Buick Envista and the 2024 Chevrolet Trax share a platform, they also share their drivetrain with one another. Both vehicles are powered by a peppy 1.2L Turbocharged ECOTEC engine that pumps out 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. The Envista, however, features a selectable stop/start system. This efficient engine is paired with a smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission within both models. This power is put down to the road with a front-wheel drive system that further aids in the vehicle’s overall efficiency. As you can expect, both models get the same MPG rating due to sharing an engine and drivetrain with one another. Both the 2024 Buick Envista and the 2024 Chevy Trax achieve a 28-city and 32-highway MPG rating.
When comparing the safety of the two vehicles, one will quickly see that both are extremely safe and come with some incredible standard safety features. The 2024 Buick Envista comes with Buick’s Driver Confidence Safety Suite, which is a standard set of safety features that can be seen below.
The 2024 Chevrolet Trax, on the other hand, comes with Chevy’s version of this which is dubbed the Chevy Safety Assist. This standard set of features mimics Buick’s set of features to a T. The 2024 Envista is available with a plethora of additional safety features as well such as Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Rear Park Assist, Rainsense front wipers, and Adaptive Cruise Control. With the Avenir, you can opt for an automatic dimming outside driver mirror. Since both vehicles feature a similar level of standard safety options, they are fairly neck and neck with driver and passenger safety, however, it is important to note the Envista is a larger vehicle overall, which may be a benefit in a collision as well as increase front-wheel traction in slippery weather.
All things considered, both the 2024 Buick Envista and the 2024 Chevy Trax are great options for anyone shopping for a subcompact SUV with a reasonable price point. The Trax is a more utility-focused vehicle, which is seen in its exterior design, while the Envista provides a certain level of budget luxury for its buyers. The Envista will give you more room and has a striking exterior design that will turn heads no matter where you go. Since both vehicles share a platform and drivetrain, power and handling will largely feel similar, but the premium materials throughout the interior of the Envista will give the driver an elevated sense of luxury without breaking the bank.
The 2024 Buick Envista is both longer and wider than the 2024 Chevy Trax. This means increased interior space, improved handling, as well as added safety of driving a larger vehicle.
Preferred: starting at $22,400
Sport Touring (ST): starting at $24,100
Avenir: starting at $28,600
*The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment.
Both vehicles are viable options in terms of safety and come with a similar set of standard safety features. The key differentiator between the two vehicles is the Envista is a larger vehicle with a wider stance than the Trax, which can improve handling and traction in poor weather conditions.
The 2024 Buick Envista is in-stock and available for test drive and purchase here at Walser Buick GMC Bloomington, near Minneapolis, MN. We have daily updated Buick Envista lease and finance specials that we would love for you to check out.