2018 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2018 Hyundai Accent

2018 Chevrolet Sonic

2018 Hyundai Accent

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4-Door Sedan Automatic LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LS	25	34	$15,859	$16,520
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LT	25	34	$17,683	$18,420
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic Premier	27	35	$19,699	$20,520
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LS	26	35	$14,683	$15,295
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LT	28	37	$17,011	$17,720
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual Premier	28	37	$19,027	$19,820
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic LT w/1SD	25	34	$18,451	$19,220
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic Premier	27	35	$20,467	$21,320
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual LT	26	35	$17,107	$17,820
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual Premier	28	37	$19,027	$19,820

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Limited Sedan Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accent Limited Sedan Automatic	28	38	$18,355	$18,895
Accent SE Sedan Automatic	28	38	$15,601	$15,995
Accent SE Sedan Manual	28	37	$14,652	$14,995
Accent SEL Sedan Automatic	28	38	$16,836	$17,295

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,859

$18,355

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,520

$18,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$275 / month

$315 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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5.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic remains a good choice among subcompacts, though it’s now aging and losing some luster.

The 2018 Hyundai Accent clouds the new-or-used question, but only in well-equipped Limited trim.

TCC Likes

Comfortable front seats
Turbo four smooth, sporty
Quiet inside

City-street nimble
Pretty, if not distinctive
Well-equipped as a Limited

TCC Dislikes

Base engine gutless, harsh
Rear seat tight
It’s not a utility vehicle

No more hatchback
No AEB on SE or SEL
Full-throttle noise

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.60

50.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.40

54.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.3

90.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.80

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.00

53.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.80

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.40

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.60

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.70

38.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.40

59.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

173.90

172.6

Height, Overall (in)

59.70

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.40

59.5

Wheelbase (in)

99.40

101.6

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.30

68.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

13.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x 1.0

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.2

11.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

33.5

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Steering

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Q1H

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

P205/45HR17

Spare Tire Size

T115/70R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q1H

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAD

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

P205/45HR17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2837

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

410

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

125 @ 3800

119 @ 4850

Engine Order Code

LUW

Displacement

1.8L/110

1.6 L/97

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 6300

130 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.44

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.90

2.73

Trans Order Code

MH9

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.50

4.40

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Sonic

Hyundai Accent

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-Independent Torsion Beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

5.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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