2027 Chevrolet Bolt vs 2026 Chevrolet Trax:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Chevrolet Bolt leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 80 vs 66 — a 14-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Chevrolet Bolt includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). Overall, the Chevrolet Bolt has the stronger safety package, leading on 2 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Chevrolet Trax (4 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(2–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Chevrolet Bolt vs Chevrolet Trax)
Crash test ratings(0–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Chevrolet Bolt vs Chevrolet Trax)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Chevrolet Bolt vs Chevrolet Trax comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: