Research 2012 Chevrolet Sonic specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
LS Sedan 1LS
Brakes
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
9.0 x - TBD - |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
10.8 x - TBD - |
| Brake Type |
Pwr |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
438 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100 |
Emissions
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
7 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score |
8 |
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
5.1 |
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year |
4.5 |
Engine
| Engine Order Code |
LUV |
| Engine Order Code |
LUW |
| Engine Type |
Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| Engine Type |
Gas I4 |
| Displacement |
1.4L/83 |
| Displacement |
1.8L/110 |
| Fuel System |
Electronic Fuel Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
138 @ 4900 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
138 @ 6300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
148 @ 1850 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
125 @ 3800 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
68.3 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
59.4 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
4.9 |
| Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
59.4 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
59.7 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
99.4 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
173.1 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
12.2 |
Interior Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.8 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
38.7 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
37.6 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
90.4 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
51.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
37.8 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
34.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
53.0 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
51.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
53.4 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
35 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
40 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
26 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
29 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
29 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) |
33 |
Steering
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
34.5 |
| Steering Type |
Electric Pwr Steering |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
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Summary
| Body Style |
4 Door Sedan |
| Vehicle Name |
Chevrolet Sonic |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
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| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
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| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
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| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
Tires
| Front Tire Order Code |
QLG |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QLG |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
Q1H |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
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| Front Tire Size |
P205/55R16 |
| Front Tire Size |
P195/65R15 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55R16 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/65R15 |
| Spare Tire Size |
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| Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
| Front Tire Order Code |
Q1H |
Trailering
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.31 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.05 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.73 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.82 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Order Code |
M26 |
| Trans Order Code |
MZ4 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.94 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.65 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
- TBD - |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.55 |
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.61 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.89 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.74 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.12 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.96 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.41 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.30 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.14 |
Vehicle
| Number of Passenger Doors |
4 |
| EPA Classification |
Compact Cars |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
2727 |
Wheels
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 x - TBD - |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
|
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 x - TBD - |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
16 x - TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
16 x - TBD - |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material |
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