2020 head-to-head · Compact Car
2020 Chevrolet Sonic vs Toyota C-HR
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic · 29 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2020 Chevrolet Sonic (29 MPG) costs about $1,603 a year to fuel and the 2020 Toyota C-HR (29 MPG) about $1,603.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Sonic
- Toyota C-HR
Side by side
| Chevrolet Sonic | Toyota C-HR | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,603 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,603 |
| 29 MPG | Combined efficiency | 29 MPG |
| 26 MPG | City | 27 MPG |
| 34 MPG | Highway | 31 MPG |
| 91 cu ft | Passenger volume | 86 cu ft |
| 12 cu ft | Cargo volume | 19 cu ft |
| 308 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 305 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.0L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Sonic vs Toyota C-HR across model years
- Chevrolet Sonic
- Toyota C-HR
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Chevrolet Sonic has more passenger space (91 vs. 86 cu ft); the Toyota C-HR has more cargo space (19 vs. 12 cu ft).
Among 34 2020 compact cars, the Chevrolet Sonic ranks 15th and the Toyota C-HR 16th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic vs. the Toyota C-HR per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,603 for the Chevrolet Sonic and $1,603 for the Toyota C-HR.
Which has more cargo space?
The Toyota C-HR, with 19 cu ft of luggage volume versus 12 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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