Chevrolet Sonic vs Kia Rio (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$780
- Sonic: 18 hp more, 1.2 cu ft more cargo.
- Rio: $780 cheaper, 7 mpg better.
- Sonic wins 6 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Sonic | Rio | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $17,595 | $16,815 | Rio |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 120 hp | Sonic |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft | 112 lb-ft | Sonic |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 36 mpg | Rio |
| Cargo, max | 14.9 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | Sonic |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.9 cu ft | 13.7 cu ft | Sonic |
| Rear legroom | 34.6 in | 33.5 in | Sonic |
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 173.9 in | 160.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 68.5 in | 68.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,857 lb | 2,767 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.5 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 8.6 s estimate | 9.4 s estimate | Sonic |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Rio |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sonic LS FWD $16,720 | Rio S FWD $16,790 | $70 |
| Rio LX FWD $15,850 | Sonic 4dr Sdn LS FWD $16,720 | $870 |
Cost to run
Rio costs $2,325 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Sonic | Rio |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $17,595 | $16,815 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,067 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $6,400 |
| Total, 6 years | $25,540 | $23,215 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Rio wins.
Sonic wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rio | 4% |
| MPG | Rio | 19% |
| Power | Sonic | 13% |
| Space | Sonic | 8% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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