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Shown: 2017 Chevrolet Sonic LT sedan (T300). Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic MPG & Fuel Cost

9 model years · 28–32 MPG combined

29 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
City
34 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,270

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic at a glance

The 2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic covers 9 model years in the EPA database (76 configurations in all), rated 28–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,270 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 32 MPG, was reached in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic by model year

2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2020 Gas 29 MPG $2,270 Ratings changed
2019 Gas 29–31 MPG $2,100–$2,270 Ratings changed
2018 Gas 28–32 MPG $2,070–$2,290 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 28–32 MPG $2,060–$2,330 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 28–32 MPG $2,030–$2,360 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 28–32 MPG $2,030–$2,340 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 28–32 MPG $2,030–$2,340 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 28–32 MPG $2,030–$2,360 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 28–32 MPG $2,030–$2,320 First year

What the 2020 Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$189

$2,270 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.78

Per 100 miles

$15.13

Five years

$11,350

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$960less a year

Class median $3,230 a year, MY2020

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2020 Chevrolet Sonic MPG

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 29 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,100 to $2,270, $170 more.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
29 MPG
Per year
$2,270

Gas configurations (2)

2020 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 34 29 $2,270
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 34 29 $2,270

2019 Chevrolet Sonic MPG

29–31 MPG · $2,100–$2,270/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 31 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,070 to $2,100, $30 more.

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
29–31 MPG
Per year
$2,100–$2,270

Gas configurations (4)

2019 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 38 31 $2,100
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 35 29 $2,220
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 34 29 $2,270
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 34 29 $2,270

2018 Chevrolet Sonic MPG

28–32 MPG · $2,070–$2,290/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,060 to $2,070, $10 more.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
28–32 MPG
Per year
$2,070–$2,290

Gas configurations (8)

2018 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 37 32 $2,070
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 37 32 $2,070
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 35 30 $2,180
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 35 30 $2,180
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 35 29 $2,250
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 35 29 $2,250
Show 0 more configurations
2018 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD253428$2,290
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD253428$2,290

2017 Chevrolet Sonic MPG

28–32 MPG · $2,060–$2,330/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,030 to $2,060, $30 more.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
28–32 MPG
Per year
$2,060–$2,330

Gas configurations (8)

2017 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,060
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,060
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,170
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,170
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,300
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,300
Show 0 more configurations
2017 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,330
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,330

2016 Chevrolet Sonic MPG

28–32 MPG · $2,030–$2,360/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,030.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
28–32 MPG
Per year
$2,030–$2,360

Gas configurations (12)

2016 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,170
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,170
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 34 29 $2,240
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 34 29 $2,240
Show 2 more configurations
2016 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD263329$2,260
5 RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD263329$2,260
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,330
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,330
RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD253328$2,360
5 RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD253328$2,360

2015 Chevrolet Sonic MPG

28–32 MPG · $2,030–$2,340/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,030.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
28–32 MPG
Per year
$2,030–$2,340

Gas configurations (12)

2015 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,170
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,170
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 34 29 $2,240
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 34 29 $2,240
Show 2 more configurations
2015 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD263329$2,250
5 RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD263329$2,250
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,320
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,320
RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD253328$2,340
5 RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD253328$2,340

2014 Chevrolet Sonic MPG

28–32 MPG · $2,030–$2,340/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,030.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
28–32 MPG
Per year
$2,030–$2,340

Gas configurations (12)

2014 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,170
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,170
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 34 29 $2,240
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 34 29 $2,240
Show 2 more configurations
2014 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD263329$2,250
5 RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD263329$2,250
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,330
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,330
RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD253328$2,340
5 RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD253328$2,340

2013 Chevrolet Sonic MPG

28–32 MPG · $2,030–$2,360/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,030.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
28–32 MPG
Per year
$2,030–$2,360

Gas configurations (10)

2013 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,150
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,150
RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 33 29 $2,220
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 34 29 $2,240
Show 0 more configurations
2013 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd1.8L 4-cylFWD263429$2,240
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,320
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,320
RS 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)1.4L 4-cyl turboFWD253328$2,360

2012 Chevrolet Sonic MPG

28–32 MPG · $2,030–$2,320/yr
Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
28–32 MPG
Per year
$2,030–$2,320

Gas configurations (8)

2012 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 38 32 $2,030
Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,150
5 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,150
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 34 29 $2,250
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 34 29 $2,250
Show 0 more configurations
2012 Chevrolet Sonic gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
5 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,320
Sonic 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6)1.8L 4-cylFWD243428$2,320

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,080 in California and $1,980 in Texas, a $1,100 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2012-2020 (T300)
All Chevrolet Sonic years All Chevrolet models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic get?

EPA rates the 2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic at 28–32 MPG combined across 76 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 32 MPG (28 city, 37 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic?

The Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 32 MPG, in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 29 MPG, was in 2020.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2020 Chevrolet Sonic?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Chevrolet Sonic per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,270 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,270 a year.

How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Chevrolet Sonic 100 miles?

About $15.13 per 100 miles for the Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 26 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic compare with other small car configurations?

The Sonic 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,270 a year to fuel, $960 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 314 rated small car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic different from the 2019 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 29 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,100 to $2,270, $170 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2020 against 4 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic for that year.