Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Sonic Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

Select a car to compare

Cancel
Change
2023 Honda Civic EX FWD
Photo of 2022 model year shown

Select a car to compare

Cancel
Change
2020 Chevrolet Sonic LS Sedan FWD
Photo of 2019 model year shown

Select a car to compare

Cancel
+

User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

#
Best Compact Sedans
Rank car
#4
Best 2020 Compact Sedans
View all
Based on 14 rankings.

New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2023 Honda Civic
EX FWD
MSRP
$26,450
Invoice
$25,091
Average Price Paid
$26,657
1,241 listings nationwide

Shop

2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD
No Data Available
Incentives Find if there are incentives in your area. Enter your zip code
2023 Honda Civic
EX FWD
No Data Available
2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD
No Data Available

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2023 Honda Civic
EX FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$28,067
7 listings nationwide

Shop

2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$15,933
14 listings nationwide
3 GREAT deals
0 GOOD deals

Shop

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2023 Honda Civic
EX FWD
No Expert Reviews
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...

Read full review »

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2023 Honda Civic
EX FWD
20
Kishan 2023 Honda Civic EX FWDReview:

Review — Its good to have a blind spot in car. The reason I choose Ex instead of sport

Full review »
2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD
No User Reviews

Specs

2023 Honda Civic
EX FWD
2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD
Powertrain Continuously Variable Transmission 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
33 MPG
26 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
42 MPG
34 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 12.4 gal 12.2 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
180 hp @ 6,000 RPM
138 hp @ 4,900 RPM
Torque
177 lb-ft @ 1,700 RPM
148 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
9.5:1
Displacement
1,500 cc
1,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
2.87 in x 3.52 in
2.85 in x 3.25 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Optional Standard
Passenger Airbag Optional Standard
Front Side Airbags Optional Standard
Rear Side Airbags Optional Standard
Curtain Airbags Optional 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 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
Radio Optional Standard
Power Windows Optional --
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.3 in 41.8 in
Back Legroom 37.4 in 34.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.8 cu ft 14.9 cu ft
Exterior
Length 183.3 in 173.9 in
Width 70.9 in 68.3 in
Height 55.7 in 59.7 in
Wheelbase 107.7 in 99.4 in

Available Options

2023 Honda Civic
EX FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Aegean Blue Metallic
  • Crystal Black Pearl
  • Lunar Silver Metallic
  • Meteorite Gray Metallic
  • Morning Mist Metallic
  • Platinum White Pearl
  • Rallye Red
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

Related Comparisons