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2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Sedan Auto

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, Sedan, Subcompact Cars
25 (2012) mpg city / 35 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Sedan

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Subcompact Cars

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

90.400

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2727

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

25 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

35 (2012)

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

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Torsion Beam

Front Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

12.200

Wheelbase (in):

99.400

Length, Overall (in):

173.100

Trunk Volume (ft³):

14.900

Advanced Technical Data

Number of Passenger Doors:

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):

28 (2012)

Engine Order Code:

LUW

Trans Order Code:

MH9

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.450

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.910

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.890

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.440

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.000

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.740

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.870

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.470

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

438

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

5.2 (2012)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

100

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Front Tire Order Code:

Q1H

Rear Tire Order Code:

Q1H

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Steering Type:

Electric Pwr Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

14.100

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.800

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

34.500

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.800 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.000 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

38.7

Front Leg Room (in):

41.800

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.400

Front Hip Room (in):

51.400

Second Head Room (in):

37.800

Second Leg Room (in):

34.600

Second Shoulder Room (in):

53.000

Second Hip Room (in):

51.600

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

68.300

Height, Overall (in):

59.700

Track Width, Front (in):

59.400

Track Width, Rear (in):

59.400

Min Ground Clearance (in):

4.900

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