2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS Hatchback (Manual)
The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS Hatchback (Manual) is a 138-hp 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 hatchback with a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,095 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 138 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 148 lb-ft of torque at 1850 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Sonic measures 159.0 inches long on a 99.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,857 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,095 ($27,212 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $20,970 ($28,397 *) |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Ecotec 1.4L Turbo I4 |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm |
| Torque | 148 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16 valves, VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 2.85 x 3.25 in (72.4 x 82.6 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 26 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 29 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 | 17" x 8.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 17" x 8.0" |
| Tires Front | P205/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | P205/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 159 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 | 19 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,857 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 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