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 OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L292633
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L282533

💵 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 OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L$2,150save $750
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L$2,250save $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 OptionBarrels
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L10
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L11

💨 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 MPG26
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,530,000
Trees Needed to Offset216
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize 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 MPG25
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,815,000
Trees Needed to Offset229
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/sonic-5-rs/2016.

  • "2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/sonic-5-rs/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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