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Compare Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs Kia Rio5

Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
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$19,420
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Kia Rio5
2019 Kia Rio5
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$16,490
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Overview

Engine
1.4-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.6-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 37 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.7 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Rear Angle View
2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Dashboard
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Kia Rio5
2018-2019 Kia Rio5 Rear Angle View
2018-2019 Kia Rio5 Infotainment System
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.4-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
1.6-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
130 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm
119 lb-ft @ 4850 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Pwr Steering
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.5 ft
33.5 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x TBD
15" x 5.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x TBD
15" x 5.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55R16
P185/65TR15
Rear Tire
P205/55R16
P185/65TR15
Spare Tire
T115/70R16
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
32 MPG
City
26 MPG
28 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
37 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 Tons/yr
5.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
11.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
317.2 miles
333.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
414.8 miles
440.3 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
159.8 in
160 in
Height
59.7 in
57.1 in
Max Width
68.3 in
67.9 in
Front Width
59.4 in
59.8 in
Rear Width
59.4 in
60 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
101.6 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
42.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.4 in
54.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
51.4 in
52.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.6 in
33.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
38 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53 in
53.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.6 in
52.4 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
2,896 lbs
2,714 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
19 ft³
17.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.7 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Clear White
  • Currant Red
  • Deep Sea Blue
  • Phantom Gray
  • Silky Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Aurora Black

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Deluxe cloth seat trim
  • Black, Woven Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray, Woven Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Optional
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note
N/A
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