Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 10 recorded runs

Chevrolet Sonic 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Sonic 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 10 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet Sonic is the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo 5-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.20 seconds at 86.9 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested Chevrolet Sonic is the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS Turbo Sedan, which took 8.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.70 seconds at 83.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Chevrolet Sonic tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.23 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.42 seconds at 85.81 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.8sec 2012 LTZ Turbo 5-door Hatchback

Average 0–60 8.23sec Across 10 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.42sec @ 85.8 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 8.7sec 2014 RS Turbo

Across 10 verified runs, the Chevrolet Sonic ranges from 7.8 to 8.7 seconds 0–60, with a 8.23-second average.

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Tests by model year

10 tests · 4 years

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Model Year 4

2019

Chevrolet Sonic · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.50 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.60 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#08

2019 Chevrolet Sonic LT RS 5-door Hatchback

8.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.60s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.60 sec

Trap Speed 83.0 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6A

MPG EPA 26 C / 34 H / 25 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #8 of 10

2019 Chevrolet Sonic LT RS 5-door Hatchback

2014

Chevrolet Sonic · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.45 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.55 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#06

2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS Turbo Sedan

8.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.40s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.40 sec

Trap Speed 86.0 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 27 C / 34 H / 29 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #6 of 10

#10

2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS Turbo Sedan

8.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.8 mph

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0–60 mph 8.70 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.70 sec

Trap Speed 83.8 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 27 C / 34 H

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #10 of 10

2013

Chevrolet Sonic · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.35 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#02

2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Turbo 5-door Hatchback

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.30s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.30 sec

Trap Speed 85.0 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 27 C / 34 H / 27 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #2 of 10

#03

2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Turbo 5-door Hatchback

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.40s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.40 sec

Trap Speed 89.0 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 27 C / 34 H / 36.5 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #3 of 10

2012

Chevrolet Sonic · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.14 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.36 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#01

2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo 5-door Hatchback

7.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.20s ¼ mi @ 86.9 mph

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0–60 mph 7.80 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.20 sec

Trap Speed 86.9 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 28 C / 38 H / 29.4 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road & Track

Overall Rank #1 of 10

#04

2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo 5-door Hatchback

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.10s ¼ mi @ 86.4 mph

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0–60 mph 8.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.10 sec

Trap Speed 86.4 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 28 C / 38 H / 28.3 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #4 of 10

#05

2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo 5-door Hatchback

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.40s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.10 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.40 sec

Trap Speed 89.0 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 28 C / 38 H / 37.2 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Week

Overall Rank #5 of 10

#07

2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo 5-door Hatchback

8.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.50s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.50 sec

Trap Speed 85.0 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 28 C / 38 H / 31 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #7 of 10

#09

2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo 5-door Hatchback

8.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.60s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.50 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.60 sec

Trap Speed 84.0 mph

Engine 1.4L Turbo I-4

Drivetrain FWD

Transmission 6M

MPG EPA 28 C / 38 H / 30.6 Obs

Production Vehicle

Body Type Hatchback

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Motor Trend

Overall Rank #9 of 10

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

6 questions

The quickest Chevrolet Sonic on record is the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo 5-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.20 seconds at 86.9 mph.

The slowest recorded Chevrolet Sonic is the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS Turbo Sedan, which takes 8.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.70 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 10 verified runs, a Chevrolet Sonic reaches 60 mph in 8.23 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.42 seconds at roughly 85.8 mph.

We have verified test data for 4 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Sonic can do, not a single marketing claim.

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