2012 Chevrolet Sonic fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. Combined fuel economy ranges from 28 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 28 city / 38 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 28 to 32 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 28 and 38 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,100 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG | $2,100 |
| Sonic 5 Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG | $2,100 |
| Sonic Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG | $2,250 |
| Sonic 5 Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG | $2,250 |
| Sonic Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
| Sonic 5 Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
| Sonic Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Sonic 5 Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,100 per year in fuel, versus $2,400 for the least efficient.