2013 Chevrolet Sonic Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic (28–32 MPG combined) across 10 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6), Manual 5-spd, Manual 6-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.4 L; 4-cyl, 1.8 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 28–32 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,100–$2,400
- 5-year fuel cost
- $0 to +$1,500 vs. average
- EPA scores
- Fuel economy 7–8/10 · GHG 7–8/10
- Configurations
- 10
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 25–28 | 33–38 | 28–32 | $2,100–$2,400 | 276–321 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 24–26 | 34 | 28–29 | $2,300–$2,400 | 305–317 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 | +$750 | 8 | 8 |
| Sonic | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | 7 | 7 |
| Sonic | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 | +$500 | 8 | 8 |
| Sonic | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 | +$1,500 | 8 | 8 |
| Sonic 5 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 | +$750 | 8 | 8 |
| Sonic 5 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | 7 | 7 |
| Sonic 5 | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 | +$500 | 8 | 8 |
| Sonic 5 | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 | +$1,500 | 8 | 8 |
| Sonic RS | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 | $0 | 7 | 7 |
| Sonic RS | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 | +$500 | 8 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic?
According to EPA data, the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is rated at 28–32 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,100 to $2,400.
How much will the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 5-year fuel-cost difference is $0 to +$1,500 relative to the average new vehicle (positive values are savings compared with the average).