Chevrolet Sonic vs. Toyota Yaris

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

When we compare the Chevrolet Sonic's and the Toyota Yaris'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, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Sonic's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris is a better car than the Chevrolet Sonic.

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Sonic ranges from $8,338 to $17,569 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris is priced between $11,987 to $19,048.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Sonic loses 42.5 percent of its value and the Toyota Yaris loses 28.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris retains 13.7 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 7.8 out of 10 while the Toyota Yaris' quality rating is 8.2 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Sonic is 7.2 out of 10. For the Toyota Yaris the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris base engine makes 106 horsepower. The Sonic is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 415 miles. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Toyota Yaris the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Sonic. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

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