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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1LT 4DR Hatchback

1LT 4dr Hatchback

$15,865 MSRP
1.8l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9.6 sec

0-60 mph

17.1 sec

@ 83 mph

Horsepower • Torque
138 hp

Power

148 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,712 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Sonic

Trim:

1LT 4DR Hatchback

Style:

1LT 4dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$15,865

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,712 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 @ 4,900 rpm

Torque:

148 ft-lbs @ 2,500 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4

Displacement:

1.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

5,700 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):

9.52 sec

0-60 mph:

9.9 sec

0-100 mph:

25.92 sec

Top Speed:

127 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

11.18 sec @ 65.3 mph

¼ mile:

17.08 sec @ 82.6 mph

½ mile:

26.74 sec @ 101.6 mph

1 mile:

43.15 sec @ 114.8 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/65HR15

Rear Tires:

P195/65HR15

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.94

Gear Ratios

1: 3.82

2: 2.05

3: 1.3

4: 0.96

5: 0.74

6: 0.61

R: 3.54

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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