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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LS 4DR Hatchback

1LS 4dr Hatchback

$14,765 MSRP
1.8l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9 sec

0-60 mph

17 sec

@ 83 mph

Horsepower • Torque
138 hp

Power

125 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,690 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Sonic

Trim:

1LS 4DR Hatchback

Style:

1LS 4dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$14,765

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,690 lbs

Length:

159 in.

Width:

68.3 in.

Height:

59.7 in.

Wheelbase:

99.4 in.

MPG:

26 city / 35 hwy

Fuel:

12.2 gal. / 378 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

138 hp @ 6,300 rpm

Torque:

125 ft-lbs @ 3,800 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,100 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.97 sec

0-60 mph:

9.35 sec

0-100 mph:

25.53 sec

Top Speed:

127 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.02 sec @ 66.9 mph

¼ mile:

17.01 sec @ 82.8 mph

½ mile:

26.61 sec @ 100.1 mph

1 mile:

43.31 sec @ 113.9 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

5-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.94

Gear Ratios

1: 3.72

2: 1.96

3: 1.32

4: 0.94

5: 0.75

R: 3.3

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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