2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan (Automatic)
The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan (Automatic) is a 138-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 6-speed shiftable automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,545 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 138 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 125 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The Sonic measures 173.1 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,753 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,545 ($23,759 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $18,420 ($24,944 *) |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Ecotec 1.8L I4 (naturally aspirated, PZEV) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 138 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16 valves, VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.17 x 3.47 in (80.5 x 88.2 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 12.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent torsion beam, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" x 7.5" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" x 7.5" |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 59.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in |
| Front Track | 59.4 in |
| Rear Track | 59.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,753 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars