2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS.
The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L.
The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS is 29 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L | 29 | 26 | 33 |
| Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L | 28 | 25 | 33 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS is $2,200.
The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
Comparing a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $500 on fuel.
The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:
| Model Option | Fuel Cost | 5-Year Save/Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L | $2,150 | save $750 |
| Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L | $2,250 | save $250 |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS will consume in one year is 11 barrels.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
| Model Option | Barrels |
|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L | 10 |
| Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L | 11 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS Emit?
The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS will emit an average of about 4,672,500 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 160 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS model options.
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L:
| City MPG | 26 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 33 |
| Combined MPG | 29 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 10 |
| Grams of CO2 | 4,530,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 216 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.4 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L:
| City MPG | 25 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 33 |
| Combined MPG | 28 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $250 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,250 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 11 |
| Grams of CO2 | 4,815,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 229 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 1.4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
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