Fiat 500 Abarth (2012 – 2016) vs Chevrolet Sonic RS (2012 – 2020): specs compared
The Chevrolet Sonic RS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 134 hp. The Fiat 500 Abarth is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 11.0 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,150 kg against 1,244 kg. At 4,039 mm, the Chevrolet Sonic RS is 493 mm longer than the Fiat 500 Abarth.
| Specification |
Fiat
500 Abarth
2012 – 2016
|
Chevrolet
Sonic RS
2012 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 135 hp | 140 hp |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 201 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 7.9 s | 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 209 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 6.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,546 mm | 4,039 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,150 – 1,160 kg | 1,244 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.