Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 99.4 in |
Length | 173.1 in | 159.0 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 68.3 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 59.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2792 lb. | 2755 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 12.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 53.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 47.7 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | RS |
Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
Optional Engine(s) |   | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
  |   | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 195/65R15 tires | 195/65R15 tires | 205/50R17 tires | 205/50R17 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 205/55R16 tires | 215/45ZR18 tires |   |
Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | RS |
Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
Optional Engine(s) |   | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
  |   | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 195/65R15 tires | 195/65R15 tires | 205/50R17 tires | 205/50R17 tires |
Optional Tires |   | 205/55R16 tires |   |   |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | The character of the Sonic RS's powertrain, unchanged aside from shorter gearing, suits that of its chassis. Long on competence, a bit short on thrills. Boosted by a turbocharger, the small four-cylinder engine possesses the plump midrange so clearly absent from all current competitors, including the Hyundai. For accessible grunt, nothing else in the segment comes close. Peak torque, 148 pound-feet, arrives at just 2,500 rpm (and at 1,850 with the automatic) vs. 123 at 4,850 in the Hyundai. But if you enjoy winding an engine out, well, there's no point in the Sonic. It's not that kind of engine. Owing to the tiny, lag-reducing size of the turbo, the 1.4 runs out of breath early, peaking at just 4,900 rpm (vs. 6,300 with the Accent's 1.6). A shame, as the shifter is more pleasant to operate than the crunchy, balky unit in the Hyundai. Ford is taking a different approach with the upcoming 2014 Fiesta ST, which will be powered by a 197-horsepower turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. Both Chevrolet and Hyundai have similar engines in their arsenals. If the Fiesta ST sells well, perhaps they'll offer these engines in the Sonic and Accent. see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
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Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | LS | 14,170 | 13,816 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | LT | 15,780 | 15,149 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | LTZ | 17,390 | 16,520 | 825 |
4dr Sedan | RS | 19,705 | 18,720 | 825 |
4dr Hatch | LS | 14,770 | 14,401 | 825 |
4dr Hatch | LT | 16,380 | 15,725 | 825 |
4dr Hatch | LTZ | 17,990 | 17,090 | 825 |
4dr Hatch | RS | 20,325 | 19,309 | 825 |