2016 Chevrolet Sonic vs Kia Rio: Best Car For $15,000 Is…

If you have a small budget of $15,000 to purchase a brand new car, what would your choice be? For us, we have narrowed down our search to the Chevrolet Sonic and Kia Rio. Today, we will see which car deserves our $15,000.

The base Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback LS retails at $14,945 but it can be owned for $14,571. As for the Rio Hatchback LX, it has a sticker price of $15,495 but you can get one for $15,000 flat. While the Rio is slightly more expansive than the Sonic, it is the latter that has the bigger interior space.

The seats are more comfortable on the Sonic and the car has got a larger cargo area. However, when the rear seats are folded down, the Rio has got more cargo to offer.

Under the hood, the Sonic relies on a 1.8L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that is packed with 138hp and 125ft-lbs of torque. The Sonic can also return up to 38mpg in fuel economy. The Rio is powered by a 1.6L 4-pot unit with 138hp and 123ft-lbs of torque to offer. The Rio is rated to return 38mpg at best.

Based on the above, we would opt for the Kia Rio instead of the Sonic. While the Rio has slightly less power, it has better fuel economy figures. What would your pick be?

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