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2020 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Sedan

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, Sedan, Compact Cars
26 (2019) mpg city / 34 (2019) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Sedan

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Compact Cars

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

90.3

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2857

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

26 (2019)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

34 (2019)

Engine Type:

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement:

1.4L/83

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

138 @ 4900

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

148 @ 1850

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Semi-Independent Torsion Beam

Front Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Spare Tire Size:

T115/70R16

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):

12.2

Wheelbase (in):

99.4

Length, Overall (in):

173.9

Trunk Volume (ft³):

14.9

Advanced Technical Data

Number of Passenger Doors:

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

29 (2019)

Engine Order Code:

LUV

Trans Order Code:

MH8

Trans Type:

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

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

438

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

6.1 (2019)

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 Tire Order Code:

ZAD

Steering Type:

Electric Pwr Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

34.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

N/A

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.8 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.0 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

38.7

Front Leg Room (in):

41.8

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.4

Front Hip Room (in):

51.4

Second Head Room (in):

37.8

Second Leg Room (in):

34.6

Second Shoulder Room (in):

Second Hip Room (in):

51.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

68.3

Height, Overall (in):

59.7

Track Width, Front (in):

59.4

Track Width, Rear (in):

59.4

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