Chevrolet Sonic Transmission
The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic uses Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd, Manual 5-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2020):
The Chevrolet Sonic comes with Automatic (S6).
Chevrolet Sonic Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019Config 1 of 4 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019Config 2 of 4 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019Config 3 of 4 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019Config 4 of 4 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2018Config 1 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2018Config 2 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2018Config 3 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2018Config 4 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2018Config 5 of 8 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018Config 6 of 8 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018Config 7 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2018Config 8 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2017Config 1 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2017Config 2 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2017Config 3 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017Config 4 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017Config 5 of 8 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017Config 6 of 8 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017Config 7 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2017Config 8 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2016Config 1 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016Config 2 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2016Config 3 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2016Config 4 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016Config 5 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016Config 6 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016Config 7 of 12 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2016Config 8 of 12 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2016Config 9 of 12 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2016Config 10 of 12 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2016Config 11 of 12 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2016Config 12 of 12 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2015Config 1 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2015Config 2 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015Config 3 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2015Config 4 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015Config 5 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015Config 6 of 12 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015Config 7 of 12 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015Config 8 of 12 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015Config 9 of 12 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2015Config 10 of 12 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2015Config 11 of 12 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015Config 12 of 12 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Chevrolet Sonic data analysis
How to read this Chevrolet Sonic data
This page lists every 2015 through 2020 Chevrolet Sonic record we hold for this measurement — 46 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Chevrolet Sonic figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Chevrolet Sonic record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sonic Transmission
What transmission does the Chevrolet Sonic have?
The Chevrolet Sonic is offered with Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd, Manual 5-spd (2020 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Chevrolet Sonic come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Chevrolet Sonic configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.
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