MODEL DETAILS


2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS

  • Starting MSRP: $ 20095
  • City MPG*: 27
  • Hwy MPG*: 34
  • Vehicle
    EPA Classification
    Subcompact Cars
    Number of Passenger Doors
    4
    Engine
    Engine Order Code
    LUV
    Engine Type
    Turbocharged Gas I4
    Displacement
    1.4L/110
    Fuel System
    Electronic Fuel Injection
    SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
    138 @ 4900
    SAE Net Torque @ RPM
    148 @ 1850
    Transmission
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Trans Order Code
    MR5
    Trans Type
    6
    Trans Description Cont.
    Manual
    Trans Description Cont. Again
    Close-Ratio
    First Gear Ratio (:1)
    4.27
    Second Gear Ratio (:1)
    2.35
    Third Gear Ratio (:1)
    1.48
    Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
    1.07
    Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
    0.88
    Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
    0.74
    Reverse Ratio (:1)
    3.82
    Clutch Size (in)
    - TBD -
    Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
    4.18
    Mileage
    Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
    30
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
    27
    EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
    34
    Electrical
    Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
    438
    Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
    100
    Cooling System
    Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
    6.9
    Weight Information
    Base Curb Weight (lbs)
    2894
    Trailering
    Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
    Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
    Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
    Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
    Suspension
    Suspension Type - Front
    MacPherson Strut
    Suspension Type - Rear
    Torsion Beam
    Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
    w/Coil Springs
    Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
    w/Coil Springs
    Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
    Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
    Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
    - TBD -
    Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
    Brakes
    Brake Type
    Pwr
    Brake ABS System
    4-Wheel
    Disc - Front (Yes or )
    Yes
    Disc - Rear (Yes or )
    Yes
    Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
    10.8 x 1.0
    Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
    10.6 x 0.47
    Drum - Rear (Yes or )
    Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
    Tires
    Front Tire Order Code
    RKJ
    Rear Tire Order Code
    RKJ
    Spare Tire Order Code
    ZAD
    Front Tire Size
    P205/50R17
    Rear Tire Size
    P205/50R17
    Spare Tire Size
    Compact
    Wheels
    Front Wheel Size (in)
    17 x - TBD -
    Rear Wheel Size (in)
    17 x - TBD -
    Spare Wheel Size (in)
    - TBD -
    Front Wheel Material
    Aluminum
    Rear Wheel Material
    Aluminum
    Spare Wheel Material
    - TBD -
    Steering
    Steering Type
    Electric Pwr Steering
    Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
    14
    Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
    2.7
    Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
    36.1
    Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
    Fuel Tank
    Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
    12.2
    Exterior Dimensions
    Wheelbase (in)
    99.40
    Length, Overall (in)
    173.10
    Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
    68.30
    Height, Overall (in)
    59.30
    Track Width, Front (in)
    59.40
    Track Width, Rear (in)
    59.40
    Min Ground Clearance (in)
    - TBD -
    Liftover Height (in)
    - TBD -
    Cargo Area Dimensions
    Trunk Volume (ft³)
    14.9
    Interior Dimensions
    Passenger Capacity
    5
    Passenger Volume (ft³)
    90.3
    Front Head Room (in)
    38.70
    Front Leg Room (in)
    41.80
    Front Shoulder Room (in)
    53.40
    Front Hip Room (in)
    51.40
    Second Head Room (in)
    37.80
    Second Leg Room (in)
    34.60
    Second Shoulder Room (in)
    53.00
    Second Hip Room (in)
    51.60
    Summary
    Vehicle Name
    Chevrolet Sonic
    Body Style
    Sedan
    Emissions
    Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
    5.9