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2016 Chevrolet Sonic Trim Levels & Specs

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Compare important 2016 Chevrolet Sonic technical specifications like exterior dimensions, ground clearance, wheelbase, interior space volume, engine's power as measured by horsepower and torque output, weight of the vehicle, towing & payload capacity or gas tank size to know the estimated mpg.
Trims LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4
Exterior length 173.1 159.0 173.1 173.1 159.0 159.0 173.1 159.0 173.1 159.0 173.1 159.0 159.0
Exterior body width 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3
Exterior height 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.7 59.3 59.3 59.7 59.3
Horsepower 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp 138 hp
Torque 125 lb-ft. 125 lb-ft. 125 lb-ft. 125 lb-ft. 125 lb-ft. 125 lb-ft. 125 lb-ft. 125 lb-ft. 148 lb-ft. 148 lb-ft. 148 lb-ft. 148 lb-ft. 148 lb-ft.
Curb weight 2733 2720 2733 2753 2720 2726 2753 2726 2883 2857 2894 2868 2857
Wheelbase 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4 99.4
Turning radius 17.3 '' 17.3 '' 17.3 '' 17.3 '' 17.3 '' 17.3 '' 17.3 '' 17.3 '' 18.1 '' 18.1 '' 18.1 '' 18.1 '' 18.1 ''
Front legroom 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8 41.8
Rear legroom 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6 34.6
Front headroom 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39
Rear headroom 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38
Front hip room 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51
Rear hip room 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52
Front shoulder room 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53
Rear shoulder room 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 53

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Interior Features

One of the most notable features of the Sonic, however, is its roomy interior. The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic comes with a variety of specs on the inside. You can find out more about these features in the chart below.
Trims LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4
Air conditioning, front manual manual manual manual manual manual manual manual manual manual manual manual manual
Air filter std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Underseat ducts std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Cargo concealed storage N/A std N/A N/A std std N/A std N/A std N/A std std
Cargo tie downs N/A std N/A N/A std std N/A std N/A std N/A std std
Clock in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display in-radio display
Compass std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Cruise control N/A N/A N/A std N/A std std std std std std std std
Cupholders front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear front and rear
Gear shift knob trim urethane urethane metal-look urethane metal-look urethane metal-look metal-look metal-look leather leather metal-look leather
12V DC power outlet 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Floor console full full full full full full full full full full full full full
Floor mats carpet front carpet front carpet front carpeted front and rear carpet front carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear carpeted front and rear
Front windows manual manual manual power manual power power power power power power power power
Rear windows manual manual manual power manual power power power power power power power power
1-touch window up N/A N/A N/A driver N/A driver driver driver driver driver driver driver driver
1-touch window down N/A N/A N/A driver N/A driver driver driver driver driver driver driver driver
Instrumentation digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog digital/analog
Tachometer std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Trip computer std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Low fuel warning std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Service interval warning std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Exterior temperature display std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Rear window defogger std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Rear view mirror day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night day-night
Retained accessory power std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Seatback storage pockets 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Steering wheel material urethane urethane urethane urethane urethane urethane urethane urethane leather/metal-look leather/metal-look leather/metal-look leather/metal-look leather/metal-look
Cargo net opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt N/A N/A opt N/A
Air compressor N/A N/A N/A opt N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Exterior Features

Would you like to grasp the idea which 2016 Chevrolet Sonic trim level is better equipped with such little cool exterior features like fog lights, spoiler, mud flaps, sunroof, roof racks, running boards, etc? Check out the full list of these additional features below.
Trims LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4
Antenna integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof integrated roof
Body material fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel fully galvanized steel
Paint clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone clearcoat monotone
Grille trim black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround black w/chrome surround
Fog/driving lights N/A N/A N/A front N/A front front front front front front front front
Door count 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors 4 doors
Rear cargo door trunk liftgate trunk trunk liftgate liftgate trunk liftgate trunk liftgate trunk liftgate liftgate
Tinted windows light light light light light light light light light light light light light
Rear window type fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed fixed
Mirrors dual manual remote dual manual remote dual manual remote dual power remote dual manual remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote dual power remote
Heated door mirrors N/A N/A N/A std N/A std std std std std std std std
Sunroof N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass N/A 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass 1st row regular express open sliding and tilting glass
Spoiler lip lip lip lip lip lip lip lip lip lip lip lip lip
Wheels 15 steel 15 steel 15 steel 15 silver aluminum 15 steel 15 silver aluminum 15 silver aluminum 15 silver aluminum 17 silver aluminum 17 painted aluminum 17 painted aluminum 17 silver aluminum 17 painted aluminum
Spare tire and wheel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel compact steel
Rear window wipers N/A fixed interval N/A N/A fixed interval fixed interval N/A fixed interval N/A fixed interval N/A fixed interval fixed interval
Mud flaps opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt N/A N/A opt N/A

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Seats

The seats are one of the most important aspects of any car, and each 2016 Chevrolet Sonic trim level may have different seating options, so be sure to carefully compare the specifications. Some trims have leather upholstery, "memory", armrest, heated seats, and some have them only for the front passengers, while other provide them for the rear seats two.
Trims LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4
Front seat type bucket bucket bucket bucket bucket bucket bucket bucket bucket sport sport bucket sport
Standard seating 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Front driver seat direction controls 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way 6-way
Front passenger seat direction controls 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way 4-way
Front armrests driver driver driver driver driver driver driver driver driver driver driver driver driver
Front head restraints adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable adjustable
Heated front seats N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback
Rear seats 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench 60-40 bench
Rear head restraints 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable 2 - adjustable
Seat trim cloth cloth cloth premium cloth cloth premium cloth premium cloth premium cloth leatherette simulated suede/leatherette simulated suede/leatherette leatherette simulated suede/leatherette

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Entertainment System

Some 2016 Chevrolet Sonic trim levels have a built-in DVD player, voice recognition, while others have a touch screen display, bluetooth compatibility, navigation system. There are also a variety of different audio options, so be sure to compare the trim levels carefully to find the one that best suits your needs.
Trims LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4
Radio AM/FM stereo, seek-scan AM/FM stereo, seek-scan AM/FM stereo, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM stereo, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
MP3 capability N/A N/A N/A std N/A std std std std std std std std
Auxiliary input jack std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Steering wheel audio controls std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Voice recognition N/A N/A N/A std N/A std std std std std std std std
Speakers 4 4 4 6 performance 4 6 performance 6 performance 6 performance 6 performance 6 performance 6 performance 6 performance 6 performance
Speed-Sensitive Volume std std std std std std std std std std std std std
1st row LCD screen N/A N/A N/A 1 N/A 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bluetooth Compatibility std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Equalizer automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Safety and Security Features

Each 2016 Chevrolet Sonic trim comes with a variety of safety and security features that will keep you and your family safe while on the road. Some of these features include airbags, traction control, stability control, side impact, panic alarm, blind spot sensors, parking assist, and more.
Trims LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger driver and front passenger
Airbags, side impact seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger seat mounted, driver and passenger
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row curtain 1st and 2nd row
Occupancy sensor std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Traction control ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline ABS and driveline
Seatbelt pre-tensioners front front front front front front front front front front front front front
Headlights halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen halogen
Exterior light control Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic Twilight Sentinel fully automatic
Delay-off headlamps std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Daytime running lights std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Illuminated entry std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Remote keyless entry keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors) keyfob (all doors)
Panic alarm std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Door locks power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock power with 2 stage unlock
Content theft deterrent alarm system std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Ignition disable std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Theft deterrent radio N/A N/A N/A std N/A std std std std std std std std
Low tire pressure warning std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Airbags, knee protection driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Lane departure warning N/A N/A N/A opt N/A opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt
In-Vehicle Assistance Service OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance std OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance std OnStar Guidance
Stolen vehicle tracking std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Automatic Crash Response (airbags and/or sensors) OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance
Emergency Services OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance
Crisis Assist OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance
Stolen Vehicle Assistance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance
Remote Door Unlock OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance
Roadside Assistance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance
Remote Horn and Lights OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance
Hands-Free Calling OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance
Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance OnStar Guidance N/A OnStar Guidance

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Mechanical Features

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic will have different mechanical features depending on the trim level that you choose. Some of the other features that you may find in the higher-level trim levels include air suspension, brake assist, speed sensitive steering, an electronic limited slip differential, a performance exhaust system.
Trims LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4
Engine 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.8L I-4 1.4L I-4 1.4L I-4 1.4L I-4 1.4L I-4 1.4L I-4
Brakes front disc/rear drum front disc/rear drum front disc/rear drum front disc/rear drum front disc/rear drum front disc/rear drum front disc/rear drum front disc/rear drum front disc/rear drum 4-wheel disc 4-wheel disc front disc/rear drum 4-wheel disc
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Brake assist std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Drive type front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel front-wheel
Exhaust stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel
Steering rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion rack and pinion
Suspension tuning regular regular regular regular regular regular regular regular regular sport sport regular sport
Front suspension type strut strut strut strut strut strut strut strut strut strut strut strut strut
Front anti-roll bar std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Front shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Front springs coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil
Rear suspension type torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam torsion beam
Rear shocks gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized gas-pressurized
Rear springs coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil coil
Electronic stability system StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak
Sequential shift control N/A N/A std N/A std N/A std std std N/A N/A std std
Transmission 5-spd man w/OD 5-spd man w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD 5-spd man w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD 5-spd man w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd man w/OD 6-spd man w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD 6-spd auto w/OD
Axle ratio 3.94 3.94 3.47 3.94 3.47 3.94 3.47 3.47 3.23 4.18 4.18 3.23 3.53
Turbocharger N/A N/A N/A intercooled turbo N/A intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo intercooled turbo
Engine block heater opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt
Remote vehicle starting system N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A std std std N/A N/A std std

2016 Chevrolet Sonic Other Specs

In general, the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic lower-level trims will have fewer features. If you are looking for a vehicle that has all of the latest and greatest features, then you will want to choose one of the higher-level trim levels.
Trims LS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LT Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.8L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Manual 4dr Sedan, Engine: 1.4L I-4 LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4 RS Auto 4dr Hatchback, Engine: 1.4L I-4
Luggage capacity 14.9 cu.ft. 19.0 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 19.0 cu.ft. 19.0 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 19.0 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 19.0 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 19.0 cu.ft. 19.0 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity 14.9 cu.ft. 47.7 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 47.7 cu.ft. 47.7 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 47.7 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 47.7 cu.ft. 14.9 cu.ft. 47.7 cu.ft. 47.7 cu.ft.
Base engine size 1.8 liters 1.8 liters 1.8 liters 1.8 liters 1.8 liters 1.8 liters 1.8 liters 1.8 liters 1.4 liters 1.4 liters 1.4 liters 1.4 liters 1.4 liters
Base engine type I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4 I-4
Horsepower rpm 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 4,900 4,900 4,900 4,900 4,900
Torque rpm 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,800 3,800 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,850 1,850
Fuel tank capacity 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal. 12.2 gal.
EPA mileage estimates 26 City / 35 Hwy 26 City / 35 Hwy 24 City / 35 Hwy 26 City / 35 Hwy 24 City / 35 Hwy 26 City / 35 Hwy 24 City / 35 Hwy 24 City / 35 Hwy 27 City / 37 Hwy 27 City / 34 Hwy 27 City / 34 Hwy 27 City / 37 Hwy 25 City / 33 Hwy
Driver information center std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Lighting - map lights front front front front front front front front front front front front front
Lighting - dome light fade fade fade fade fade fade fade fade fade fade fade fade fade
Lighting - cargo light std std std std std std std std std std std std std
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger driver and passenger
Height adjustable safety belts front front front front front front front front front front front front front
Engine - valvetrain DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC DOHC
Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000 72/100,000
Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000 60/60,000
Warranty - Maintenance (mths/miles) 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000 24/24,000
Tires P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS P205/50HR17.0 BSW AS
Windshield wipers - front variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent variable intermittent

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2016 Chevrolet Sonic specs

Wheel Offset 35 - 45 mm
Lug Nut Size M12 x 1.5
Horsepower 138 hp
Dimensions ...
Lug Pattern PCD 5x105
Interior Look