MODEL DETAILS
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars
Number of Passenger Doors
4
Engine
Engine Order Code
LUW
Engine Type
Gas I4
Displacement
1.8L/110
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 3800
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
M26
Trans Type
5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.73
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.12
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.89
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.31
Clutch Size (in)
N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.94
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
33
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
438
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
6.3
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2773
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
Semi-Independent 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 )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.8 x 1.0
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
9.0 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Q1H
Rear Tire Order Code
Q1H
Spare Tire Order Code
ZAD
Front Tire Size
P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65R15
Spare Tire Size
T115/70R16
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Size (in)
15 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Pwr Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
34.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.2
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
99.40
Length, Overall (in)
173.90
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.30
Height, Overall (in)
59.70
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
6.3