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2019 Ford Fiesta
S FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

Ford’s re-entry into the subcompact car market came in 2011, with the arrival of the European-designed Fiesta. Available in both sedan and hatchback body styles, the model received a r...

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2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

The Chevrolet Sonic, offered as both a hatchback and a sedan, occupies the same subcompact segment as the Honda Fit, Kia Rio, and Toyota Yaris. It continues into 2020 relatively unchan...

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Specs

2019 Ford Fiesta
S FWD
2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
27 MPG
27 MPG
26 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
37 MPG
35 MPG
34 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 12.4 gal 12.2 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
120 hp @ 5,000 RPM
120 hp @ 5,000 RPM
138 hp @ 4,900 RPM
Torque
112 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPM
112 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPM
148 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
11:1
11:1
9.5:1
Displacement
1,600 cc
1,600 cc
1,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.11 in x 3.2 in
3.11 in x 3.2 in
2.85 in x 3.25 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Side Crash Overall 4 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 4 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 4 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 43.6 in 41.8 in
Back Legroom 31.2 in 34.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12.8 cu ft 14.9 cu ft
Exterior
Length 173.6 in 173.9 in
Width 77.8 in 68.3 in
Height 58.1 in 59.7 in
Wheelbase 98 in 99.4 in

Available Options

2019 Ford Fiesta
S FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Shadow Black

Option Packages

  • Transmission: 6-SPD POWERSHIFT Auto W/Selectshift
2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Kinetic Blue Metallic
  • Mosaic Black Metallic
  • Nightfall Gray Metallic
  • Red Hot
  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Summit White

Option Packages

  • LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) Painted Silver Wheels
  • LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) Painted White Wheels

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