Chevrolet Sonic vs. Chevrolet Spark

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Sonic and Chevrolet Spark 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 Spark.

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Sonic ranges from $8,500 to $17,590 while a used 2020 Chevrolet Spark is priced between $7,895 to $16,022.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Sonic loses 40.3 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Spark loses 37.1 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Spark retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Sonic.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Sonic is 7.9 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Spark's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Sonic being ranked 21 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Chevrolet Spark being ranked 10 out of 37.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Sonic is 7.2 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Spark the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Spark a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Sonic.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Sonic’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Spark base engine makes 98 horsepower. The Sonic is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 415 miles. The Spark is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 342 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Spark the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Sonic the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Chevrolet Sonic has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Spark has the advantage in the area of front head room.

Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Sonic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.