Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Aveo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Sonic and Chevrolet Aveo 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 Chevrolet Sonic and the Chevrolet Aveo.
In comparing the Chevrolet Sonic's and the Chevrolet Aveo's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Sonic has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Chevrolet Aveo has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Sonic's and the Chevrolet Aveo's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Sonic ranges from $11,800 to $19,195 while a used 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is priced between $2,945 to $10,015.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Sonic’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Aveo base engine makes 108 horsepower. The Sonic is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 415 miles. The Aveo is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 420 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Aveo the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic uses regular unleaded, and the Aveo uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Sonic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Aveo has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Sonic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,720
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$18,643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$13,400 - $30,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$11,965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,508
Price Range:
$11,800 - $19,195
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,709
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,372 - $25,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
283
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59,715
# Good or Great Deals:
124
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,927
Price Range:
$2,945 - $10,015
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
105,485
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Chevrolet Sonic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Aveo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Sonic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
6.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.9 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Aveo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1 - 8.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Sonic Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Chevrolet Aveo Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Sonic Trim Levels
Not yet available
Chevrolet Aveo Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
Torque:
148 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
108 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
105 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 415 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 420 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2857 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
59.7 inches
Length:
173.9 inches
Wheelbase:
99.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2568 lbs
Width:
67.3 inches
Height:
59.3 inches
Length:
169.7 inches
Wheelbase:
97.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R14
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Kinetic Blue Metallic
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Red
Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Granite Metallic
Blue
Bimini Blue / Bright Blue
Gray
Medium Gray
Red
Sport Red / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Brown
Copper Canyon
Green
Wintergreen
Yellow
Summer Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Dark Titanium
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Neutral
Gray
Charcoal
