2019 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2019 Ford Fiesta vs 2019 Honda Fit

2019 Chevrolet Sonic

#15 in Subcompact Cars

2019 Ford Fiesta

#21 in Subcompact Cars

2019 Honda Fit

#19 in Compact Cars

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4-Door Sedan Automatic LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LS	26	34	$16,084	$16,720
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic LT	26	34	$17,912	$18,620
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Automatic Premier	26	34	$19,932	$20,720
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LS	27	38	$14,834	$15,420
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual LT	27	38	$17,239	$17,920
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Manual Premier	27	38	$19,259	$20,020
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic LT w/1SD	26	34	$18,682	$19,420
Sonic 5-Door HB Automatic Premier	26	34	$20,702	$21,520
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual LT	26	35	$17,335	$18,020
Sonic 5-Door HB Manual Premier	26	35	$19,259	$20,020

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S Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fiesta S Sedan	27	35	$14,118	$14,260
Fiesta SE Hatch	27	35	$15,633	$15,790
Fiesta SE Sedan	27	35	$15,335	$15,490
Fiesta ST Hatch	25	32	$21,126	$21,340
Fiesta ST Line Hatch	27	35	$17,449	$17,625

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EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit EX CVT	31	36	$18,448	$18,960
Fit EX Manual	29	36	$17,673	$18,160
Fit EX-L CVT	31	36	$19,960	$20,520
Fit EX-L CVT w/Navi	31	36	$20,929	$21,520
Fit LX CVT	33	40	$16,539	$16,990
Fit LX CVT w/Honda Sensing	33	40	$17,508	$17,990
Fit LX Manual	29	36	$15,764	$16,190
Fit Sport CVT	31	36	$17,808	$18,300
Fit Sport CVT w/Honda Sensing	31	36	$18,777	$19,300
Fit Sport Manual	29	36	$17,033	$17,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,084

$14,118

$18,448

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,720

$14,260

$18,960

Monthly Payment Estimate

$279 / month

$238 / month

$316 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.0

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3.7

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Chevrolet Sonic shows its age but remains a good choice for an inexpensive car with surprising technology.

The 2019 Ford Fiesta can deliver thrills, but it shows its age in too many ways for us to recommend.

The 2019 Honda Fit is the spiritual successor to what put Honda on the map: it's small, versatile, and fuel efficient.

TCC Likes

Comfortable interior
Smooth turbo-4
Quiet interior

Sharp handling
Thrilling Fiesta ST
Good optional infotainment

Surprisingly spacious, flexible interior
Fun 6-speed manual
Great fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Gutless base engine
Tight rear seat
Sonic LS far from lavish

Balky automatic transmission
Cramped back seat
Poor crash-test scores

Front seats need more padding
Busy dash styling
Less than spirited acceleration

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

27 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

35 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.60

49.2

45.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.40

52.7

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.3

85.1

93.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.80

37.1

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.00

52.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.80

42.2

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.40

50.6

51.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.60

31.2

39.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.70

39.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.40

57.7

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

173.90

173.6

161.4

Height, Overall (in)

59.70

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.40

57.7

Wheelbase (in)

99.40

99.6

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.30

67.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

12.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

52.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

16.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

7.9

Brake Type

Pwr

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

7.9

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x 1.0

10.2

10.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.2

12.4

10.6

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

34.4

35.1

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

P185/60HR15

P185/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

T115/70R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q1H

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAD

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

P185/60HR15

P185/55HR16

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)

2857

2578

2644

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 X 6

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 X 6

16 X 6

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

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

112 @ 5000

113 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

LUV

Displacement

1.4L/83

1.6 L/97

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

120 @ 6350

128 @ 6600

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Sequential MPI

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

1.28

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.61

2.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.04

Trans Order Code

MH8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

4.07

5.44

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

0.95

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.85

2.53 - 0.41

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Sonic

Ford Fiesta

Honda Fit

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

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

6.1

5.9

5.3

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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Financing: From 2.9% for 36 mo.
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