These are standard specifications for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 6 Manual , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T40 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T30 , 6 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized Body Construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2012 - |
| Weight : | 2727 lbs | 1236.946 kg |
| MPG City : | 26 |
| MPG Highway : | 35 |
| Introduced At : | 2011 Detroit Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1796 cc | 109.6 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1364 cc | 83.2 cu in. | 1.4 L. |
| Power : | 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 4900 RPM |
| Torque : | 148 Ft-Lbs (201 NM) @ 1850 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 72 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6500 RPM |
5 Manual , 6 Manual , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T40 , 6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T30 , 6 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.72 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.96 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.32 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.94 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.75 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  12.6% |
| 2015 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 12.6% |
Recall
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120529 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V257000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 'Theft Protection.' |
| Consequence | Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140512 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V422000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 'Occupant Crash Protection' and 114 'Theft Protection.' |
| Consequence | Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20140618 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V416000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 'Occupant Crash Protection', and 114 'Theft Protection.' |
| Consequence | Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts. If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15504. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2015 Averages
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.71 |
| Total Car Production : | 12,100,095 |
2015 Chevrolet Sonic FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has a wheelbase size of 99.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has lengths of 159.00 and 173.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has a width of 68.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have?A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has 38.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have?A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has legroom of 41.80 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic was offered as a Five-Door, Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1796 cc | 109.6 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 3800 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (1364 cc | 83.2 cu in. | 1.4 L.) with 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 4900 RPM and 148 Ft-Lbs (201 NM) @ 1850 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T40, 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6T30, 6 speed Manual.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has a wheelbase size of 99.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has lengths of 159.00 and 173.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has a width of 68.30 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have?A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has 38.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have?A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has legroom of 41.80 inches.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic was offered as a Five-Door, Sedan.Q: What engines did the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have? A: The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1796 cc | 109.6 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 125 Ft-Lbs (169 NM) @ 3800 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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