Chevrolet Sonic Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic, the latest model year on record, is 166.9″ long, 68.5″ wide and 59.8″ tall on a 99.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,818 lb. At 13.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Sonic generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 2017: 109 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Sonic dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2012–2016	166.1″	68.5″	59.8″	99.6″	2,709 lb
2017–2020	166.9″	68.5″	59.8″	99.2″	2,818 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Sonic year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Sonic dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2020	166.9″	68.5″	99.2″	2,818 lb	2
2019	166.9″	68.5″	99.2″	2,818 lb	2
2018	166.9″	68.5″	99.2″	2,818 lb	2
2017	166.9″	68.5″	99.2″	2,818 lb	2
2016	166.1″	68.5″	99.6″	2,729 lb	2
2015	166.1″	68.5″	99.6″	2,729 lb	2
2014	166.1″	68.5″	99.6″	2,760 lb	2
2013	166.1″	68.5″	99.6″	2,709 lb	2
2012	166.1″	68.5″	99.6″	2,709 lb	2

ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Sonic on the used market

In 778 Sonic listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2012–2016 car is the most common: 589 of them (76%), at an average asking price of $4,527. ForCar visitors have decoded 64 Sonic VINs; the most checked model years are 2014, 2015 and 2013.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Sonic generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2017–2020	186	24%	$6,541	109,375 mi
2012–2016	589	76%	$4,527	122,214 mi

ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Sonic fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Sonic — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	13.9 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	13.9 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.7 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Chevrolet Sonic against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 549 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	68.5″	68.9″	−0.4″
Wheelbase	99.2″	100″	−0.8″
Curb weight	2,818 lb	2,937 lb	−119 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Sonic against its rivals

Next to the Ford Focus, Hyundai Accent and Mitsubishi Mirage G4, the Sonic is the shortest of the four.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Sonic against its rivals
Model	Model year	Length	Width	Curb weight
Chevrolet Sonic (this car)	2020	166.9″	68.5″	2,818 lb
Ford Focus	2018	174″	72″	3,201 lb
Hyundai Accent	2020	170.1″	66.9″	2,586 lb
Mitsubishi Mirage G4	2020	169.7″	65.7″	2,150 lb

ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Sonic bigger than the 2019?

No. The 2020 and 2019 Sonic are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Sonic or the Ford Focus?

The 2018 Ford Focus is 7.1″ longer and 383 lb heavier than the 2020 Sonic.

How much does a used Sonic cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,527 for the 2012–2016 car to $6,541 for the 2017–2020 one, across 778 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Sonic model years, 2012 to 2020. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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