Chevrolet · 2012–2020 · Gas
Chevrolet Sonic MPG by year
The EPA has rated 9 model years of the Chevrolet Sonic, from 2012 to 2020. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2018, at 32 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2020 model is 9% less efficient than the best 2012 model (29 vs. 32 MPG). The 2020 model is about as efficient as the median compact car (29.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Sonic, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Sonic model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 29 MPG | 26 / 34 | 29.5 | — | 1 | $1,603 |
| 2019 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 29 |
27 / 38 | 30 | — | 3 | $1,500 |
| 2018 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
28 / 37 | 29 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2017 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
28 / 38 | 29 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 2016 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
28 / 38 | 29 | — | 6 | $1,453 |
| 2015 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
28 / 38 | 29 | — | 6 | $1,453 |
| 2014 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
28 / 38 | 30 | — | 6 | $1,453 |
| 2013 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
28 / 38 | 28.5 | — | 6 | $1,453 |
| 2012 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
28 / 38 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Sonic year has the best fuel economy?
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, rated up to 32 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,453 a year.
Which Chevrolet Sonic year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2020 model, whose most efficient version is rated 29 MPG combined (about $1,603 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Sonic?
The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is rated up to 29 MPG combined.