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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Starting MSRP
$16,720
$16,695
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Regular Gasoline I-3
MPG
26 City / 34 Hwy
36 City / 43 Hwy
Horsepower
138 hp
78 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Engine Type
Turbocharged Gas I4
Regular Gasoline I-3
Displacement
1.4L/83
1.2 L/73
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 4900
78 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 1850
74 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
MPG
26 City / 34 Hwy
36 City / 43 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Front Tire Size
P195/65R15
P165/65SR14
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15
P165/65SR14
Spare Tire Size
T115/70R16
Compact
Front Wheel Size
15 x -TBD- in
14 X 4.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x -TBD- in
14 X 4.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Steering Type
Electric Pwr Steering
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
30 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Front Head Room
39 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
52 in
Front Hip Room
51 in
49 in
Second Head Room
38 in
37 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
34 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
51 in
Second Hip Room
52 in
46 in
Wheelbase
99 in
97 in
Length, Overall
174 in
151 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
66 in
Height, Overall
60 in
59 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
56 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
56 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
6 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not available
17 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not available
47 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
90 ft³
86 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
9 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,857 lbs
2,084 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
85

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2020 Chevrolet Sonic2024 Mitsubishi Mirage
Brake Type
Pwr
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x 1.0 in
9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
7 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is more reliable than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2024 Mirage versus a reliability rating of 3.7 for the 2020 Sonic.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic with 39 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is cheaper than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic with a $16,695 starting MSRP versus a $16,720 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic has a better safety rating than the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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