Chevrolet Sonic vs. Honda Fit

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Sonic ranges from $10,994 to $17,999 while a used 2020 Honda Fit is priced between $15,966 to $22,996.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Sonic loses 35.6 percent of its value and the Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 15.8 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 8.7 out of 10 while the Honda Fit's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Sonic being ranked 15 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Honda Fit being ranked 2 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Sonic is 7.7 out of 10. For the Honda Fit the reliability rating is 8.4 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 Chevrolet Sonic’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Honda Fit base engine makes 130 horsepower. The Sonic is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 415 miles. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles.This gives the Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and rear leg room. The Chevrolet Sonic has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

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