Chevrolet Sonic (Aveo 2) Sedan (2011-2015)
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Chevrolet Sonic (Aveo II in select markets) is an entry-level subcompact sedan in production from 2011 to 2015, whereupon it received a facelift. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced from 1.2L to 1.6L.
The small sedan is limited to inline-4, which just a decade ago would be considered inadequate but which is what most have to live with today, thanks to regulations. Its questionable exterior design makes one wonder why new car buyers would choose it over the alternatives, too.
The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.
Another plus is the small 10.0m (32.8ft) turning circle.
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Pros
- Down to very low 3.7L/100km fuel consumption
- Small turning circle
Cons
- Questionable design
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- Can't even reach 200km/h
- Miserably low engine output
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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Specifications
1.2 70PS | 1.2 86PS | 1.3D 75PS | 1.3D 95PS | 1.4 100PS | 1.4 100PS AT | 1.6 | 1.6 AT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 502 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 502 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 502 L / 17.7 cu-ft ~ 698 L / 24.6 cu-ft | 502 L / 17.7 cu-ft ~ 698 L / 24.6 cu-ft | 502 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 502 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 502 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 502 L / 17.7 cu-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 46.0 L / 12.2 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 454 kg / 1001 lbs | 483 kg / 1065 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 400 kg / 882 lbs | 475 kg / 1047 lbs | 475 kg / 1047 lbs | 436 kg / 961 lbs | 436 kg / 961 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Drum | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Torsion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 | 205/55 R16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 10.1 m / 33.0 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1517 mm / 59.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4399 mm / 173.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1735 mm / 68.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1498.0 mm / 59.0 in | 1498.0 mm / 59.0 in | 1509.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1509.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1498.0 mm / 59.0 in | 1498.0 mm / 59.0 in | 1498.0 mm / 59.0 in | 1498.0 mm / 59.0 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1509.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1509.0 mm / 59.4 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | 1495.0 mm / 58.9 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1085.0 kg / 2392.0 lbs | 1085.0 kg / 2392.0 lbs | 1187.0 kg / 2616.9 lbs | 1275.0 kg / 2810.9 lbs | 1098.0 kg / 2420.7 lbs | 1125.0 kg / 2480.2 lbs | 1162.0 kg / 2561.8 lbs | 1183.0 kg / 2608.1 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 16 in | 16 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2525 mm / 99.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 14.3 sec | 13.4 sec | 14.2 sec | 12.6 sec | 12.2 sec | 13.1 sec | 11.3 sec | 11.7 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 13.6 sec | 12.7 sec | 13.5 sec | 12.0 sec | 11.6 sec | 12.4 sec | 10.7 sec | 11.1 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (highway) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (combined) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (urban) | 3.3 L/100km / 71.3 MPG (highway) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (urban) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (highway) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 5.4 L/100km / 43.6 MPG (highway) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (combined) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Top Speed | 162.0 km/h / 100.7 mph | 171.0 km/h / 106.3 mph | 163.0 km/h / 101.3 mph | 174.0 km/h / 108.1 mph | 177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph | 175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph | 189.0 km/h / 117.4 mph | 186.0 km/h / 115.6 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emission Standard | Euro 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 73.4 mm / 2.9 in | 73.4 mm / 2.9 in | 69.6 mm / 2.7 in | 69.6 mm / 2.7 in | 73.4 mm / 2.9 in | 73.4 mm / 2.9 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | 79.0 mm / 3.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 16.8:1 | 16.8:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 1.2 L / 75.0 cu-in / 1229.0 cc | 1.2 L / 75.0 cu-in / 1229.0 cc | 1.2 L / 76.2 cu-in / 1248.0 cc | 1.2 L / 76.2 cu-in / 1248.0 cc | 1.4 L / 85.3 cu-in / 1398.0 cc | 1.4 L / 85.3 cu-in / 1398.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 70.0 hp / 52.2 kW @ 5600 rpm | 86.0 hp / 64.1 kW @ 5600 rpm | 75.0 hp / 55.9 kW @ 4000 rpm | 95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 4000 rpm | 100.0 hp / 74.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 100.0 hp / 74.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 6000 rpm | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 6000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 57.0 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 76.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 71.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 71.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 72.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 72.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 72.6 mm / 2.9 in | 72.6 mm / 2.9 in | 82.0 mm / 3.2 in | 82.0 mm / 3.2 in | 82.6 mm / 3.3 in | 82.6 mm / 3.3 in | 81.5 mm / 3.2 in | 81.5 mm / 3.2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 115 Nm / 84.8 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 115 Nm / 84.8 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 130 Nm / 95.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 130 Nm / 95.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 155 Nm / 114.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 155 Nm / 114.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2012 ~ 2015 | 2012 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 |
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