Compare 2018 Chevrolet Sonic - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $15,295 | $18,895 | $18,160 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $14,683 | $18,355 | $17,673 |
| Destination | $875 | $885 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Leather | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Proximity | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Armrests | Driver | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | SmartVent Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar Guidance | Blue Link | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar Guidance | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Twilight Sentinel Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | N/A | N/A | Lane Keeping Assist System |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | Black W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P185/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 16" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | StabiliTrak | Standard | VSA |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | SHIFTRONIC | Optional |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.94 | N/A | 4.62 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 173.1 " | 172.6 " | 161.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 68.1 " | 67.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 59.7 " | 57.1 " | 60.0 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 138 @ 6,300 Rpm | 130 @ 6,300 Rpm | 130 @ 6,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 125 @ 3,800 Rpm | 119 @ 4,850 Rpm | 114 @ 4,600 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 26 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 35 Mpg | 38 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 9.0 Seconds | 7.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.4 Seconds | 17.1 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 87 Mph | 82 Mph | 89 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.17/3.47 " | 3.03/3.36 " | 2.87/3.52 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,733 Lbs. | N/A | 2,595 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 " | 101.6 " | 99.6 " |
| Front Track | 59.4 " | 59.3 " | 58.3 " |
| Rear Track | 59.4 " | 59.5 " | 58.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.3 '' | 16.7 '' | 17.5 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | N/A | 5.3 " |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .28 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.8 " | 42.1 " | 41.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.6 " | 33.5 " | 39.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.7 " | 38.9 " | 38.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.8 " | 37.3 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 51.4 " | 51.7 " | 51.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.6 " | 50.8 " | 45.1 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.4 " | 54.2 " | 54.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.0 " | 53.7 " | 52.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 13.7 Cu.ft. | 16.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 13.7 Cu.ft. | 52.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 90 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. | 94 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 12.2 Gal. | 11.9 Gal. | 10.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Poor | Average | Good |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.62 | $0.65 | $0.57 |
| Depreciation | $12,352 | $14,437 | $11,362 |
| Fees and Taxes | $1,445 | $1,706 | $1,672 |
| Fuel Cost | $3,917 | $3,622 | $3,661 |
| Insurance | $7,023 | $7,195 | $5,066 |
| Maintenance | $2,927 | $3,719 | $3,181 |
| Repairs | $1,744 | $0 | $1,654 |
| Opportunity Costs | $211 | $228 | $205 |
| Total Cost | $31,047 | $32,672 | $28,497 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Front | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Ease of Use | marginal | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
