2020 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2020 Chevrolet Spark vs 2020 Nissan Versa

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

#31 in Compact Cars

2020 Chevrolet Spark

2020 Nissan Versa

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4-Door Sedan LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonic 4-Door Sedan LS	26	34	$16,118	$16,720
Sonic 4-Door Sedan LT	26	34	$17,949	$18,620
Sonic 4-Door Sedan Premier	26	34	$19,974	$20,720
Sonic 5-Door HB LT w/1SD	26	34	$18,720	$19,420
Sonic 5-Door HB Premier	26	34	$20,745	$21,520

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4-Door HB CVT ACTIV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Spark 4-Door HB CVT ACTIV	30	37	$16,957	$17,500
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LS	30	38	$14,050	$14,500
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LT w/1LT	30	38	$15,891	$16,400
Spark 4-Door HB CVT LT w/2LT	30	38	$17,345	$17,900
Spark 4-Door HB Manual ACTIV	29	37	$15,891	$16,400
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LS	29	38	$12,984	$13,400
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LT w/1LT	29	38	$14,825	$15,300
Spark 4-Door HB Manual LT w/2LT	29	38	$16,279	$16,800

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S CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa S CVT	32	40	$16,085	$16,500
Versa S Manual	27	35	$14,463	$14,830
Versa SR CVT	32	40	$17,874	$18,340
Versa SV CVT	32	40	$17,290	$17,740

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,118

$16,957

$16,085

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,720

$17,500

$16,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$279 / month

$292 / month

$275 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.7

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4.0

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic looks and drives younger than its age, and still offers value and a pinch of fun.

The 2020 Chevrolet Spark is modern basic motoring: simple features and a low price tag.

The 2020 Nissan Versa isn't the cheapest car anymore–look to the Chevy Spark or Mitsubishi Mirage for that–and that's a good thing.

TCC Likes

Spacious interior (for a subcompact)
Smooth turbo engine
Comfortable ride

Low price
Available active safety gear
Good tech

Low price
7.0-inch touchscreen
Comfortable front seats

TCC Dislikes

Middling fuel economy
Tight rear seat
Spartan base model

Slow, loud acceleration
Busy ride
Pricey with options

Pokey acceleration
Cramped rear seats
Some strange ergonomics

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

30 mpg

32 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

37 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Car

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.6

50.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

50.8

53.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.3

83.0

88.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

36.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.8

53.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

41.7

44.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.4

48.2

50.9

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

54.5

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.8

Length, Overall (in)

173.9

143.1

177

Height, Overall (in)

59.7

58.76

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.4

54.5

60.2

Wheelbase (in)

99.4

93.9

103.1

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

62.8

68.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

14.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

11.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8 x 1.0

9.3 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.2

10.8

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

33.8

34.8

Steering Type

Electric Pwr Steering

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Q1H

QGD

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

P185/55R15

P195/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

T115/70R16

T105/70D14

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q1H

QGD

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAD

ZAL

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

P185/55R15

P195/65HR15

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

2312

2650

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

14 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

15 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

438

375

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

94 @ 4400

114 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LUV

LV7

Displacement

1.4L/83

1.4L/85

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

98 @ 6200

122 @ 6000

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

- TBD -

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.385

3.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

- TBD -

Trans Order Code

MH8

MR8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.76

3.75

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

- TBD -

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

- TBD -

4.01 - 0.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Sonic

Chevrolet Spark

Nissan Versa

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-Independent Torsion Beam

Compound Crank

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Emissions

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

6.2

5.4

5.1

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

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

2020 Chevrolet Spark

2021 Spark supplies growing; 2020s almost gone
GM Employee Pricing + $1,750 rebate on both years
Low price means no lease specials
Get 0.9% APR for 72 months + $1,200 bonus

2020 Nissan Versa

2021 Versa is here; 2020s still available
Rebates: Up to $1,000 in incentives
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months
Lease: No special offers this month, which is common

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