2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Sonic Hatchback and Elantra GT?

Two Hatchbacks with more similarities, such as the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback, which is $3,855 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT. Also, the 2016 Elantra GT has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Sonic Hatchback gets 2.7 more mpg. And finally, the body structure of Sonic Hatchback is slightly smaller than that of the Elantra GT. Among similarities are the body structure, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.8 L, Man, FWD
  • 1.8 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$14,945
$18,800
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
138 hp
173 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
24 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
32 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
27 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
68.3 in
70.1 in
Length
Length
159.0 in
169.3 in
Height
Height
59.3 - 59.7 in
57.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
99.4 in
104.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
75.4 ft2
82.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
40.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.8 in
42.0 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
53.4 in
55.9 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.1 in
37.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
34.6 in
34.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
53.0 in
54.9 in

Costs

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback

2016 Hyundai Elantra GT

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800 - $2,050
$2,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - Front Left Comparison2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - Front Left Comparison
2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - Rear Right Comparison2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - Dashboard Comparison2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - Side Comparison2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs. 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT - Side Comparison
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