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2020 Chevrolet Sonic LS Sedan
2023 Kia Rio5 S IVT
$16,720 Starting Price (MSRP)
7.6 / 10
$17,690 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3 / 10
Sub-Model Sonic Sedan Sub-Model Rio5
Make Chevrolet Make Kia
Model Sonic Model Rio
Model Year 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Model Year 2023 Kia Rio5
Year 2020 Year 2023
MSRP $16,720 MSRP $17,690
Engine 1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 1.6L Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Horsepower 138 hp Horsepower 120 hp
Torque 148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm Torque 112 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
City 26 MPG City 32 MPG
Highway 34 MPG Highway 41 MPG
Combined 29 MPG Combined 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 12.2 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 11.9 gallons
Cruising Range City 317.2 miles Cruising Range City 380.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 414.8 miles Cruising Range Highway 487.9 miles
Steering Type Electric Pwr Steering Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 34.5 ft Turning Diameter 33.5 ft
Wheels Type Steel Wheels Wheels Type Steel Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension Torsion Beam
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Not Available Navigation System Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Not Available Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Not Available Climate Control Optional
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Not Available Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Not Available Keyless Start Optional
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Not Available Multi-Zone A/C Not Available
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Not Available Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available
Telematics Standard Telematics Optional
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Not Available Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Cloth Seats Standard
Leather Seats Not Available Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Not Available Leather Steering Wheel Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Not Available
Satellite Radio Not Available Satellite Radio Optional
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Not Available Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 2,857 lbs Curb Weight 2,765 lbs
Wheelbase 99.4 in Wheelbase 101.6 in
Front Wheel Size 15" x TBD Front Wheel Size 15" x 5.5"
Rear Wheel Size 15" x TBD Rear Wheel Size 15" x 5.5"
Front Tire P195/65R15 Front Tire P185/65TR15
Rear Tire P195/65R15 Rear Tire P185/65TR15
Front Width 59.4 in Front Width 60 in
Max Width 68.3 in Max Width 67.9 in
Height 59.7 in Height 57.1 in
Length 173.9 in Length 160 in
Front Seat Headroom 38.7 in Front Seat Headroom 38.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 53.4 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room 51.4 in Front Seat Hip Room 52.9 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 42.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 38 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 51.6 in Rear Seat Hip Room 52.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 34.6 in Rear Seat Leg Room 33.5 in
Trunk Volume 14.9 ft³ Trunk Volume N/A
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 5.5 in