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Compare Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs Chevrolet Spark

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
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$17,820
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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$13,050
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.0
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Overview

Engine
1.8-liter Inline-4 Gas
1.4-liter Turbo (+$750)
Engine
1.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual (Optional)
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.7 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
27.2 ft³

Photos

2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front Angle View
2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Rear Angle View
2017-2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Dashboard
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2013-2018 Chevrolet Spark
2013-2018 Chevrolet Spark
2013-2018 Chevrolet Spark
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.8-liter Inline-4 Gas
1.4-liter Turbo (+$750)
1.4-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
98 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
125 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
94 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual (Optional)
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Pwr Steering
Electric
Turning Diameter
34.5 ft
33.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x TBD
15" x 6"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x TBD
15" x 6"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Compound Crank

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55R16
P185/55R15
Rear Tire
P205/55R16
P185/55R15
Spare Tire
T115/70R16
T105/70D14

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
33 MPG
City
26 MPG
29 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
39 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 Tons/yr
5.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
9.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
317.2 miles
266.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
427 miles
358.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
159.8 in
143.1 in
Height
59.7 in
58.4 in
Max Width
68.3 in
62.8 in
Front Width
59.4 in
54.5 in
Rear Width
59.4 in
54.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
93.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
41.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
39 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.4 in
50.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
51.4 in
48.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.6 in
33 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
37 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53 in
49.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.6 in
48 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
2,784 lbs
2,246 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
19 ft³
11.1 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.7 ft³
27.2 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Deluxe cloth seat trim
  • Jet Black, Cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Start
Optional
Not Available
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

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

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
2 Visits
2 Visits
Maintenance
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
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