2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS.

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS has 2 model options: Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L and Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L.

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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 L292733
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L282533

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Emit?

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS will emit an average of about 4,665,000 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 159 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS model options.

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,515,000
Trees Needed to Offset215
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 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?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/sonic-rs/2013.

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