2020 Chevrolet Sonic 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
8.6s
- 4dr Sdn LS FWD, 138 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 94 of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 97 of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sdn LS FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,857 lb | 97 | 20.7 | 8.6 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $16,720 |
| LS FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,857 lb | 97 | 20.7 | 8.6 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $16,720 |
| LT Fleet Hatchback FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,880 lb | 96 | 20.9 | 8.6 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $17,220 |
| 4dr Sdn LT FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,880 lb | 96 | 20.9 | 8.6 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $18,620 |
| LT FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,880 lb | 96 | 20.9 | 8.6 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $18,620 |
| 5dr HB LT w/1SD FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,896 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $19,420 |
| LT FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,896 lb | 95 | 21.0 | 8.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $19,420 |
| 4dr Sdn Premier FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,917 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 8.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $20,720 |
| Premier FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,917 lb | 95 | 21.1 | 8.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $20,720 |
| 5dr HB Premier FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,921 lb | 94 | 21.2 | 8.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $21,520 |
| Premier FWD | 1.4L 4-cyl | 138 hp | 148 lb-ft | 2,921 lb | 94 | 21.2 | 8.7 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | FWD | $21,520 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | 11 | 138 hp | 4dr Sdn LS FWD | $16,720 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 11 | 4dr Sdn LS FWD | $16,720 | 8.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 4dr Sdn LS FWD: 138 hp, 29 mpg, $16,720. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte | FE FWD | 147 hp | 35 mpg | $17,890 | 6.7 s |
| Kia Forte5 | FE Manual | 147 hp | 31 mpg | $17,890 | N/A |
| Volkswagen Jetta | S Manual w/SULEV FWD | 147 hp | 34 mpg | $18,895 | 8.2 s |
Sonic by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Chevrolet Sonic: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Chevrolet Sonic.
| Measure | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 2020 Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 4dr Sdn LS FWD | LX FWD |
| 0-60 | 8.6 s | 9.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 120 hp |
| Curb weight | 2,857 lb | 2,767 lb |
| hp per ton | 97 | 87 |
| lb per hp | 20.7 | 23.1 |
| MSRP | $16,720 | $15,850 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree