When you need a vehicle that can take you around the Indianapolis, Fishers, or Speedway area, you’ll want a sporty crossover like the 2022 Chevy Trax?or the 2022 Ford EcoSport. Thanks to their compact builds and roomy interiors, these vehicles are designed to be both practical and fun to drive.
So, exactly what sets these two vehicles apart from each other? We’d like to help you explore them with this comparison brought to you by the team at Andy Mohr Speedway Chevrolet.
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Both the 2022 Trax and the 2022 EcoSport are fun to drive thanks to their standard engines. They can boost the power output, so you’ll get more speed from their peppy powertrains. These vehicles are small and mighty, and they can tackle many miles on a single tank. However, with greater torque and gas mileage on the Trax, your ride will be even more dynamic.
For the Chevy Trax, you’ll be working with a standard 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with up to 177 lb-ft of torque on tap. This responsive powertrain is even capable of getting up to an EPA-estimated 24 city/32 highway MPG. Plus, it has a 14-gallon fuel capacity to help you get far on a single tank.
With juice like that under the hood, you can reap the benefits of an energetic engine and a fuel-efficient performance. For instance, you can avoid frequent fill-ups while still having the acceleration you want.
When it comes to the Ford EcoSport, though, you won’t enjoy quite the same level of speed. This vehicle provides a standard 2.0L Ti-VCT 4-cylinder engine with up to 149 lb-ft of torque. As for fuel economy, you’ll get up to an EPA-estimated 23 city/29 highway MPG with a smaller 13.8-gallon fuel tank.
Only the Trax engine is turbocharged, which may factor into your decision if you’re looking for a zippier ride. Overall, if you want to travel farther and faster, the Chevy Trax may be right for you.
SUVs are known for their versatility. They can function as daily drivers, adventure companions, or even the designated family car. If you plan to transport your family in either the Chevy Trax or the Ford EcoSport, either model will get you from your driveway to your destination safely.
Driver assistance helps protect you from unknown hiccups on the road, and the Trax’s slew of airbags provides ample protection from sights unseen.
Safety features are a huge help in various driving scenarios, like heavy traffic or wide-open highways. Both the Trax and the EcoSport prioritize your security with available driver-assistance features, such as Side Blind Zone Alert, which can automatically detect cars riding alongside you. This?safety feature makes it much easier to avoid collisions while driving on the highway.
One of the biggest benefits to driving the Trax is its airbag system. With a total of 10 airbags placed throughout the cabin, you and your passengers will be well protected if the unexpected happens. These airbags include:
- Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger
- Knee airbags for driver and front passenger
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for outboard seats
- Head-curtain airbags for outboard seats
It also includes the Passenger Sensing System, which can automatically switch the front-passenger seat airbags on and off when needed. You’ll also have a status light to let you know whether the airbags are employed.
While the EcoSport comes with a similar configuration of airbags in its cabin, it lacks the Passenger Sensing System.
Your time behind the wheel of the Chevy Trax or the Ford EcoSport should be enjoyable. After all, when you’re heading out to work or embarking on a road trip, you want to make the miles go faster. Fortunately, both SUVs are well-equipped with technologies to keep the party going, like smartphone integration and a booming sound system.
However, the larger touchscreen interface and standard connectivity of the Trax offers a better user experience.
When it comes to the interior features of the 2022 Trax and the 2022 EcoSport, you might find them evenly matched at first glance. They share many features like:
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot: Browse the web or stream your favorite show on the road with this convenient feature.
- 6-Speaker Audio System: Thoroughly placed speakers turn every listen into a live-concert experience.
- 6-way Power-Adjustable Driver’s Seat: Drivers tall or small will enjoy the flexibility of the Trax or the EcoSport’s front seat.
However, if you’re looking to access your infotainment system, you’ll have an easier time inside the Chevy Trax. Since the Trax has a standard Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System, you’ll have an intuitive 7-inch touchscreen to access Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.
The standard infotainment system inside the EcoSport is SYNC®, which comes with a smaller 4.2-inch display. This system doesn’t come standard with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™—these features are only available on higher trim levels equipped with SYNC® 3.
While the Ford EcoSport is certainly a well-equipped vehicle, the Chevy Trax is a much sportier and safer model. Its design makes the Chevy Trax a fantastic option if you’re looking to get around Indianapolis, Fishers, or Speedway.
If you want to try the Chevy Trax, just?schedule a test drive with us at Andy Mohr Speedway Chevrolet today!
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