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Compare Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback vs Hyundai Veloster

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
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$17,820
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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2019 Hyundai Veloster
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$18,500
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Overview

Engine
1.8-liter Inline-4 Gas
1.4-liter Turbo (+$750)
Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual (Optional)
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.7 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
44.5 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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2019-2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback Three Quarter Front Left Side View
2019-2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback Three Quarter Rear Left Side
2019-2020 Hyundai Veloster Hatchback Infotainment System
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.8-liter Inline-4 Gas
1.4-liter Turbo (+$750)
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
125 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual (Optional)
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

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

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x TBD
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x TBD
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55R16
P215/45VR17
Rear Tire
P205/55R16
P215/45VR17
Spare Tire
T115/70R16
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
28 MPG
City
26 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
317.2 miles
330 miles
Cruising Range Highway
427 miles
435.6 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
159.8 in
166.9 in
Height
59.7 in
55.1 in
Max Width
68.3 in
70.9 in
Front Width
59.4 in
61 in
Rear Width
59.4 in
61.5 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
104.3 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
42.6 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
38.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.4 in
56 in
Front Seat Hip Room
51.4 in
54.1 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.6 in
34.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
35.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53 in
54.3 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.6 in
46.5 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
2,784 lbs
2,822 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
19 ft³
19.9 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
47.7 ft³
44.5 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Chalk White
  • Phantom Black
  • Racing Red
  • Sonic Silver
  • Sunset Orange
  • Thunder Gray

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black, Deluxe cloth seat trim
  • Black, Premium Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

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

Interior Trim

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

Comfort

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

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

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