Chevrolet Sonic vs. Subaru Outback

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2020 Chevrolet Sonic
$16,720
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2026 Subaru Outback
$34,995
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Highlights
$16,720
$34,995
2,700 lbs
N/A
Turbocharged Gas I4
Regular Gasoline H-4
26 City / 34 Hwy
25 City / 31 Hwy
138 hp
180 hp
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
5
5
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
1.4L/83
2.5 L/152
148 @ 1850
178 @ 4400
138 @ 4900
180 @ 5800
Turbocharged Gas I4
Regular Gasoline H-4
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
26 City / 34 Hwy
25 City / 31 Hwy
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels
T115/70R16
Compact
P195/65R15
P225/60HR18
Steel
Aluminum
Steel
Aluminum
15 x -TBD- in
18 X 7 in
N/A
Steel
15 x -TBD- in
18 X 7 in
P195/65R15
P225/60HR18
N/A
Compact in

Suspension
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Double Wishbone
w/Coil Springs
Strut
MacPherson Strut
Strut
w/Coil Springs
Double Wishbone

Steering
Electric Pwr Steering
Rack-Pinion
35 ft
37 ft
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Measurements
35 in
40 in
N/A
N/A
53 in
58 in
39 in
41 in
52 in
55 in
42 in
43 in
N/A
90 ft³
112 ft³
68 in
74 in
38 in
41 in
99 in
108 in
76 in
N/A
N/A
35 ft³
60 in
68 in
174 in
192 in
N/A
N/A
59 in
62 in
52 in
N/A
43 in
59 in
63 in
5
5
53 in
57 in
43 in
32 in
81 ft³
51 in
55 in
15 ft³

Weight & Capacity
N/A
12 gal
18 gal
N/A
2,700 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
270 lbs
2,857 lbs
3,741 lbs
2,700 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
270 lbs
N/A
2,700 lbs
0 lbs

Safety
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard
Standard

Electrical
438
N/A
100
150

Brakes
Yes
N/A
N/A
12 in
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
10.8 x 1.0 in
12 in
Pwr
4-Wheel Disc
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2026 Subaru Outback?

The 2026 Subaru Outback is more reliable than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2026 Outback versus a reliability rating of 3.7 for the 2020 Sonic.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2026 Subaru Outback?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Subaru Outback with 29 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2026 Subaru Outback?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru Outback with a $16,720 starting MSRP versus a $34,995 starting MSRP.

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