Chevrolet Sonic MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Sonic model year from 2012 to 2020 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Sonic has been offered with 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 32 MPG combined). All rated versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Sonic fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29 | 1.4L 4-cyl | $11,537 | 450 listings |
| 2019 | 29–31 | 1.4L 4-cyl | $8,850 | 99 listings |
| 2018 | 28–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | $9,977 | 107 listings |
| 2017 | 28–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | $7,995 | 219 listings |
| 2016 | 28–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | $7,691 | 173 listings |
| 2015 | 28–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | $6,995 | 214 listings |
| 2014 | 28–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 28–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 28–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
2020 Chevrolet Sonic: engines & MPG
The 2020 Sonic was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $11,537 on VehiSales (450 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
2019 Chevrolet Sonic: engines & MPG
The 2019 Sonic was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 31 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $8,850 on VehiSales (99 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 38 | 31 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
2018 Chevrolet Sonic: engines & MPG
The 2018 Sonic was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $9,977 on VehiSales (107 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2017 Chevrolet Sonic: engines & MPG
The 2017 Sonic was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $7,995 on VehiSales (219 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2016 Chevrolet Sonic: engines & MPG
The 2016 Sonic was EPA-rated in 12 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $7,691 on VehiSales (173 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic 5 RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic 5 RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2015 Chevrolet Sonic: engines & MPG
The 2015 Sonic was EPA-rated in 12 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $6,995 on VehiSales (214 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic: engines & MPG
The 2014 Sonic was EPA-rated in 12 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic 5 RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2013 Chevrolet Sonic: engines & MPG
The 2013 Sonic was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic RS | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic: engines & MPG
The 2012 Sonic was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Sonic get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Sonic ranges from 28 to 32 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.
What engines does the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic have?
The 2020 Sonic was EPA-rated with 1.4L 4-cyl — see the 2020 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Sonic require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular.
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Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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