2020 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2020 Honda Fit

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

#31 in Compact Cars

2020 Honda Fit

#29 in Compact Cars

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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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EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit EX CVT	31	36	$18,545	$19,060
Fit EX-L CVT	31	36	$20,057	$20,620
Fit LX CVT	33	40	$16,539	$16,990
Fit LX Manual	29	36	$15,764	$16,190
Fit Sport CVT	31	36	$17,905	$18,400
Fit Sport Manual	29	36	$17,130	$17,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,118

$18,545

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,720

$19,060

Monthly Payment Estimate

$279 / month

$318 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.7

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5.2

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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 Honda Fit is a versatile and relatively fun hatchback with impressive features and capability.

TCC Likes

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

Spacious, flexible cabin
Fun manual transmission
Excellent mileage

TCC Dislikes

Middling fuel economy
Tight rear seat
Spartan base model

Front seats are flat and hard
Bargain basement materials
Sluggish acceleration

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.6

45.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.3

93.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

41.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.4

51.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

39.3

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

4.4

Length, Overall (in)

173.9

161.4

Height, Overall (in)

59.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.4

Wheelbase (in)

99.4

99.6

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.9

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

10.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.2

10.6

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

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

P185/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

T115/70R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q1H

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAD

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

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

2644

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

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

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 1850

113 @ 4600

Engine Order Code

LUV

Displacement

1.4L/83

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

138 @ 4900

128 @ 6600

Engine Type

Turbocharged 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

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

2.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

MH8

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

4.62

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

2.53 - 0.41

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Sonic

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

6.2

5.4

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 Honda Fit

2020 Honda Fit is here
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Financing: From 1.9% + cash
Lease: From $210/mo. (sign & drive)

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