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EPA Classification
Compact Cars
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Order Code
LUV
Engine Type and Required Fuel
Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement (liters/cubic inches)
1.4L/83
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Maximum Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 4900
Maximum Torque @ RPM
148 @ 1850
Cooling System Capacity (quarts)
NA
Transmission Order Code
MH8
Transmission Description
Automatic
Number of Transmission Speeds
6
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.94
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.23
Clutch Size
NA
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA
CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)
6.2
Range, city/highway (miles)
317.20 / 414.80
EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)
29 / 26 / 34
EPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (for hybrid and electric vehicles), combined/city/highway (MPGe)
N/A / N/A / N/A
Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size
12.2
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)
NA
Wheelbase (inches)
99.4
Length (inches)
173.9
Width, without mirrors (inches)
68.3
Height (inches)
59.7
Front Track Width (inches)
59.4
Rear Track Width (inches)
59.4
Minimum Ground Clearance (inches)
NA
Liftover Height (inches)
NA
Passenger / Seating Capacity
5
Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet)
90.3
Front Head Room (inches)
38.7
Front Leg Room (inches)
41.8
Front Shoulder Room (inches)
53.4
Front Hip Room (inches)
51.4
Second Row Head Room (inches)
37.8
Second Row Leg Room (inches)
34.6
Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)
53
Second Row Hip Room (inches)
51.6
Trunk Space (cubic feet)
14.9
Steering Type
Electric Pwr Steering
Steering Ratio (:1)
NA
Turns, lock to lock
NA
Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)
34.5
Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)
NA
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
NA
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Anti-Lock-Braking System
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
10.8 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
NA
Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)
9.0 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Size (inches)
15 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Tire Size
P195/65R15
Rear Wheel Size (inches)
15 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15
Spare Wheel Size (inches)
NA
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Spare Tire Size
T115/70R16
Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
NA
Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
NA
Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
NA
Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
NA
Base Curb Weight (pounds)
2857
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F
438
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Chevrolet Sonic Specs for Other Model Years
- 2020 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
- 2019 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
- 2019 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
- 2018 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
- 2018 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
- 2017 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
- 2017 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
- 2016 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
- 2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS sedan
- 2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS hatchback
- 2016 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
- 2015 Chevrolet Sonic RS hatchback
- 2015 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
- 2015 Chevrolet Sonic RS sedan
- 2015 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
- 2014 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
- 2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS hatchback
- 2014 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
- 2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS sedan
- 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS hatchback
- 2013 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
- 2013 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
- 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
- 2012 Chevrolet Sonic hatchback
Engine, ECOTEC Turbo 1.4L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [103 kW] @ 4900 rpm, 148 lb-ft of torque [199.8 N-m] @ 1850 rpm)
Transmission, 6-speed automatic
Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio
Front wheel drive
Battery, 438 cold-cranking amps
Battery rundown protection
Alternator, 100 amps
Suspension, Touring
Steering, power, Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Brakes, front disc/rear drum
Exhaust, stainless-steel, heavy-duty
Mechanical jack with tools
Wheels, 15" (38.1 cm) steel with full bolt-on wheel covers
Tires, P195/65R15 all-season, blackwall
Tire, T115/70R16, blackwall, compact spare
Headlamps, projector type
Headlamp control, automatic on and off
Mirrors, outside manual, body-color, manual-folding
Glass, solar absorbing, tinted
Wipers, front intermittent, variable
Door handles, body-color
Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 7" diagonal color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable.
Audio system feature, 4-speaker system includes 2 tweeters and 2 front speakers located in front doors
Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
Bluetooth audio streaming
4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Seats, front bucket with recline and height-adjustable headrests
Seat trim, Sport Cloth
Seat adjuster, driver 4-way manual, fore/aft, up/down
Seat adjuster, front passenger 2-way manual, fore/aft
Armrest, driver seat
Seat, rear bench 60/40 split-folding with outboard height-adjustable headrests
Floor mats, carpeted front and rear
Steering column, tilt and telescoping
Steering wheel, sport, 3-spoke
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and phone interface controls
Keys, ignition, foldable, 2
Temperature sensor, outside
Oil life monitoring system
Driver Information Center with trip odometer, fuel range, average fuel economy and average vehicle speed
Windows, manual
Window, manual operated, rear
Battery, retained accessory power
Door locks, power
Remote Keyless Entry
Trunk release, inside, remote
Engine immobilizer, theft-deterrent system
Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm
Audio system feature, USB ports, 2 and auxiliary input jack
Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack
Power outlet, auxiliary, front center console
Air conditioning, single-zone manual
Air filtration system, pollutant and odor
Defogger, rear-window electric
Instrument panel, Jet Black accents
Cup holders, 2 front and 1 rear
Bottle holders, 2, on driver and front passenger doors with storage pockets
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered
Assist handles, driver, front passenger and rear outboard
Lighting, interior overhead courtesy, rear and dual front reading lamps
Lighting, interior, trunk/cargo area
Shift knob, satin silver
Map pocket, front passenger seatback
Chevrolet Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock
Brake Assist, panic
Electronic brake force distribution
Hill Start Assist
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Traction control
Daytime Running Lamps, LED
Airbags, 10 total (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Airbags, dual-stage, frontal, driver and right-front passenger includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Airbags, thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Airbags, head curtain, side-front and rear outboard seating positions (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Airbags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
Rear Vision Camera
Seat belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners and load limiters
Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions, rear
Door locks, rear child security
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), for child restraint seats
Trunk emergency release handle
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
<<< Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note >>> Warranty Note / 3 Basic Years
36,000 Basic Miles / 5 Drivetrain Years
60,000 Drivetrain Miles / Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles Drivetrain Note
5 Roadside Assistance Years / 6 Corrosion Years
3 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles
36,000 Corrosion Miles / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles Roadside Assistance Note / 1 Year/1 Visit Maintenance Note
Overall Rating
5/5
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
5/5
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
5/5
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
5/5
Overall Side Crash Rating
5/5
Side Barrier Rating
5/5
Side Barrier Rating Driver
5/5
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
5/5
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
5/5
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
5/5
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
5/5
Rollover Rating
4/5