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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
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$16,720
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.6
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Ford Focus Sedan
2018 Ford Focus Sedan
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$17,950
Starting Price (MSRP)
6.9
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Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan
2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan
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$25,995
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N/A
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Overview

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5L Turbo Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic (+$1,095)
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14.9 ft³
Trunk Volume
13.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
11.3 ft³

Photos

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Rear Angle View
2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Dashboard
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Ford Focus Sedan
2015-2018 Ford Focus Sedan Rear Three-Quarter Left Side View
2015-2018 Ford Focus Sedan Dashboard
34
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Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan
2011-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan Rear Angle View
2011-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan Front Seats
12
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
2.5L Turbo Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
160 hp @ 6500 rpm
265 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm
146 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
244 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic (+$1,095)
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,857 lbs
2,935 lbs
3,208 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
28 MPG
21 MPG
City
26 MPG
25 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
34 MPG
25 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 Tons/yr
6.3 Tons/yr
8.6 (Est) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
12.4 gallons
16.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
317.2 miles
310 miles
321.1 miles
Cruising Range Highway
414.8 miles
421.6 miles
422.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
173.9 in
178.5 in
180.3 in
Height
59.7 in
57.7 in
58.1 in
Max Width
68.3 in
71.8 in
70.7 in
Front Width
59.4 in
61.2 in
60.2 in
Rear Width
59.4 in
60.4 in
60.6 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
104.3 in
103.3 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
6.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
41.9 in
43.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
38.3 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.4 in
55.6 in
54.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
51.4 in
53.9 in
53.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.6 in
33.2 in
33.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.8 in
38 in
37.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53 in
53.7 in
53.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.6 in
52.7 in
53.3 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14.9 ft³
13.2 ft³
11.3 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Pwr Steering
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.5 ft
36 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
15" x TBD
15" x 5.5"
17" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
15" x TBD
15" x 5.5"
17" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Short And Long Arm
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P195/65R15
P195/65HR15
P235/45WR17
Rear Tire
P195/65R15
P195/65HR15
P235/45WR17
Spare Tire
T115/70R16
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Ingot Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Metallic
  • Oxford White
  • Shadow Black
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Dark Gray Metallic
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Plasma Blue Silica
  • Satin White Pearl
  • WR Blue Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black/Dark Titanium, Sport cloth seat trim
N/A
  • Carbon Black, Checkered Cloth Upholstery w/Red Stitching

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
1 Year/1 Visit
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
N/A
Warranty Note
Preliminary 2020 Warranty Note
N/A
N/A
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