2012 Chevrolet Sonic 5

1.4L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · FWD

GasolineRegularMidsize Cars

Official EPA record #32305 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$134.77

Per year

$1,617

Per mile

13.5¢/mi

5-year total

$8,085

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

394.4 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.10/galAt $5.10/gal: $167.64/mo

A mile road trip costs about $40.50 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,100/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Aug 27, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($4.10/gal regular), this 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 5 costs about $134.77 per month in fuel — $1,617 per year, 13.5¢/mi, $8,085 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of August 27, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #32305. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City MPG	27
Highway MPG	36
Combined MPG	30

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$2,100/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	296 g/mi
EPA smog rating (Bin 4)	6/10

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #32305 (record updated 2016-09-26). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2016-09-26.

View this record on FuelEconomy.gov — includes owner-shared real-world MPG for this vehicle.

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