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2020 Chevrolet Sonic dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

173.9in long

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173.9 in long99.4 in wheelbase59.7 intall68.5 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 100 sedans (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 Chevrolet Sonic: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseTurning circle
4dr Sdn LS FWD, 4dr Sdn LT FWD173.9 in68.3 in68.3 in59.7 in99.4 in34.5 ft
LS FWD, LT FWD173.9 in68.5 in68.3 in59.7 in99.4 in34.5 ft
LT Fleet Hatchback FWD, LT FWD, Premier FWD173.9 in68.5 in68.3 in59.8 in99.4 in36.1 ft
5dr HB LT w/1SD FWD159.8 in68.3 in68.3 in59.7 in99.4 in34.5 ft
4dr Sdn Premier FWD173.9 in68.3 in68.3 in59.7 in99.4 in36.1 ft
Premier FWD173.9 in68.5 in68.3 in59.7 in99.4 in36.1 ft
5dr HB Premier FWD159.8 in68.3 in68.3 in59.3 in99.4 in36.1 ft
2020 Chevrolet Sonic: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
4dr Sdn LS FWD, LS FWD2,857 lb
LT Fleet Hatchback FWD2,880 lb
4dr Sdn LT FWD, LT FWD2,880 lb
LT FWD, 5dr HB LT w/1SD FWD2,896 lb
4dr Sdn Premier FWD, Premier FWD2,917 lb
Premier FWD, 5dr HB Premier FWD2,921 lb
2020 Chevrolet Sonic: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
4dr Sdn LS FWD, 4dr Sdn LT FWD, 4dr Sdn Premier FWD14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft90.3 cu ft41.8 in34.6 in38.7 in37.8 in
LS FWD, LT FWD, Premier FWD14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft90.3 cu ft41.8 in34.6 in38.7 in38.1 in
LT Fleet Hatchback FWD14.9 cu ft14.9 cu ft90.3 cu ft41.8 in34.6 in38.7 in38.1 in
LT FWD, Premier FWD19.0 cu ft19.0 cu ft90.3 cu ft41.8 in34.6 in38.7 in38.1 in
5dr HB LT w/1SD FWD, 5dr HB Premier FWD19.0 cu ft47.7 cu ft90.3 cu ft41.8 in34.6 in38.7 in38.1 in

Weight

Curb weight
2,857 lb
Kilograms
1,296 kg
US tons
1.4 tons

LS FWD. All trims: 2,857 lb to 2,921 lb.

Heavier than 7% of 100 sedans (2020).

Garage fit

2020 Chevrolet Sonic in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes90.1 in37.8 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes114.1 in49.8 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes66.1 in85.8 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes114.1 in109.8 in
2020 Chevrolet Sonic through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes27.5 in24.3 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes39.5 in24.3 in

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 90.1 in spare length. 37.8 in each side.
  • Door: 39.5 in spare width. 24.3 in above the roof.

Size class

Subcompact sedan.

Longer than 6% of 100 sedans (2020).

Median of 100 sedans (2020): 192.3 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 14.9 cu ft. More than 46% of 92 sedans (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 Chevrolet Sonic and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs SonicCargo, seats upvs Sonic
Kia Forte182.7 in+8.8 in15.3 cu ftabout the same
Subaru Impreza182.7 in+8.8 in12.3 cu ft-2.6 cu ft
Subaru WRX180.9 in+7.0 inN/AN/A
Nissan Versa177.0 in+3.1 inN/AN/A
Chevrolet Sonic173.9 in-14.9 cu ft-
Hyundai Accent172.6 in-1.3 in13.7 cu ft-1.2 cu ft
Mitsubishi Mirage G4169.5 in-4.4 in13.0 cu ft-1.9 cu ft
Toyota Yaris161.6 in-12.3 in13.5 cu ft-1.4 cu ft
Kia Rio5160.0 in-13.9 in14.0 cu ft-0.9 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

LS FWD.

Front legroom
41.8 inMore than 31% of 99 sedans (2020).
Rear legroom
34.6 inMore than 13% of 98 sedans (2020).
Front headroom
38.7 inMore than 50% of 97 sedans (2020).
Rear headroom
38.1 inMore than 85% of 98 sedans (2020).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked