2017 Chevrolet Sonic

Summary

vs. The Competition

The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic is currently rated #1 out of 10 overall for Subcompact Cars.

It's the best car overall compared to others in the same category.

Its Seating Capacity and Fuel Tank Capacity win versus competitors, but its Car and Driver Overall Rating loses against the competition.

vs. Other Years

  • This car costs $1,575 less than the 2020 model.
  • This car's has 138 more horsepower than the 2020 model.
  • This car's city mpg is 28 more and its highway mpg is 38 more than the 2020 model.

Competitors

Which is better: Chevrolet Sonic or Ford Fiesta?

The Sonic costs $1,485.00 more than the Fiesta. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is winning in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Chevrolet Sonic or Honda Fit?

The Sonic costs $945.00 less than the Fit. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Chevrolet Sonic or Kia Rio?

The Sonic costs $980.00 more than the Rio. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated both as tied in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Chevrolet Sonic or MINI Cooper?

The Sonic costs $5,805.00 less than the Cooper. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Chevrolet Sonic or Toyota Yaris iA?

The Sonic costs $805.00 less than the Yaris iA. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Chevrolet Sonic or Hyundai Accent?

The Sonic costs $400.00 more than the Accent. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Chevrolet Sonic or Toyota Prius C?

The Sonic costs $5,005.00 less than the Prius C. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is winning in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Chevrolet Sonic or Smart ForTwo?

The Sonic costs $495.00 more than the ForTwo. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is losing in a head to head match up.

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Which is better: Chevrolet Sonic or Fiat 500?

The Sonic costs $150.00 more than the 500. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.

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2017 Chevrolet Sonic Specs & Details

Is This Car Good?
Overall Rating

Best Attribute
Seating Capacity

Worst Attribute
Car and Driver Overall Rating

Rating Feature Value Analysis
MSRP$15,145.00Good with 3 stars based on ratings
MPG28 city / 38 highway city / highwayAverage with 2.5 stars based on ratings
DrivetrainFWD
Horsepower138hpGood with 3.5 stars based on ratings
Fuel Tank Capacity12.2 galgalGood with 4 stars based on ratings
Seating Capacity5. Rear seats good for tall peopleGood with 5 stars based on rating
Car and Driver Overall Rating4/5Average with 2.5 stars based on ratings
Motor Trend Overall Rating3.5/5