Ioniq vs Sonic
Hyundai · Chevrolet
1/4 Mile winner
Sonic
Beats the Ioniq by 0.13s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Sonic beats the Ioniq comfortably, finishing 0.13 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Sonic thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
139 hp
138 hp
0–100 km/h
8.5s
8.5s
Top speed
160 km/h
190 km/h
Engine
1.6L Inline-4
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gasoline
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
295 Nm
200 Nm
Price
$18,000
$16,720
Simulated race times
Distance
Ioniq
Sonic
100 m
7.094s
7.263s
1/8 mile
10.654s
10.771s
1/4 mile
16.406s
16.271s
1 km
30.922s
29.470s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Sonic is $16,720 vs $18,000 for the Ioniq — a $1,280 gap. Top speed: Sonic runs to 190 km/h, 30 km/h higher than Ioniq.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Ioniq or the Sonic?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Sonic is faster, beating the Ioniq by 0.13 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Ioniq vs the Sonic?
The Ioniq hits 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, while the Sonic does it in 8.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Ioniq produces 139 hp; the Sonic produces 138 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Ioniq tops out at 160 km/h, and the Sonic reaches 190 km/h.
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