2013 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2013 Honda Fit

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Honda Fit contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and the 2013 Honda Fit.

When we compare the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic's and the 2013 Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2013 Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic's and the 2013 Honda Fit's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Honda Fit is a better car than the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.

Pricing: A used 2013 Chevrolet Sonic ranges from $3,900 to $9,995 while a used 2013 Honda Fit is priced between $5,990 to $14,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic loses 40.3 percent of its value and the 2013 Honda Fit loses 20.6 percent of its value. This means the 2013 Honda Fit retains 19.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Sonic is 7.9 out of 10 while the Honda Fit's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Sonic is 7.2 out of 10. For the Honda Fit the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Sonic.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the 2013 Honda Fit base engine makes 117 horsepower. The Sonic is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 427 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 350 miles. This gives the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2013 Honda Fit. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2013 Honda Fit has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, and cargo space. The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and the 2013 Honda Fit have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.