Chevrolet Sonic Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic as a Small Station Wagons / Compact Cars / Midsize Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2020):

The Chevrolet Sonic is classified by the EPA as a Small Station Wagons / Compact Cars.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Chevrolet Sonic Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2019Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline31
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2018Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2018Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline32
2018Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline32
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2017Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline32
2017Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline32
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2016Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline32
2016Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LSmall Station WagonsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline32
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline30
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline28
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2015Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline32
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline32
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LMidsize CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 LCompact CarsFront-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline29

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 Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the Chevrolet Sonic?

The EPA classifies the Chevrolet Sonic as a Small Station Wagons / Compact Cars / Midsize Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the Chevrolet Sonic considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Small Station Wagons, Compact Cars, Midsize Cars), the Chevrolet Sonic is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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