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Chevrolet Sonic Curb Weight: 2,784 lbs to 2,848 lbs

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic ranges from 2,784 lbs (5dr Hatchback) to 2,848 lbs (4dr Sedan), a spread of 64 lbs across 2 recorded configurations.

Latest model year (2020):

2,784–2,848 lbs

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026
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Chevrolet Sonic Curb Weight — All Years

YearBody Style / VariantCurb WeightWheelbaseLength
2020Config 1 of 2SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK2,784 lbs99.2126 in159.842 in
2020Config 2 of 2SONIC 4DR SEDAN2,848 lbs99.2126 in174.016 in
2019Config 1 of 2SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK2,784 lbs99.2126 in159.842 in
2019Config 2 of 2SONIC 4DR SEDAN2,848 lbs99.2126 in174.016 in
2018Config 1 of 2SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK2,784 lbs99.2126 in159.842 in
2018Config 2 of 2SONIC 4DR SEDAN2,848 lbs99.2126 in174.016 in
2017Config 1 of 2SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK2,784 lbs99.2126 in159.842 in
2017Config 2 of 2SONIC 4DR SEDAN2,848 lbs99.2126 in174.016 in
2016Config 1 of 2SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK LS/LT/LTZ/RS2,712 lbs99.6063 in159.055 in
2016Config 2 of 2SONIC 4DR SEDAN LS/LT/LTZ/RS2,745 lbs99.6063 in173.228 in
2015Config 1 of 2SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK LS/LT/LTZ/RS2,712 lbs99.6063 in159.055 in
2015Config 2 of 2SONIC 4DR SEDAN LS/LT/LTZ/RS2,745 lbs99.6063 in173.228 in

Curb weights sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database and recorded per body style, with fluids and a full fuel tank but no occupants or cargo.

Front and rear axle loads

At 62/38, the 2,784 lbs puts about 1,726 lbs on the front axle and 1,058 lbs on the rear — 668 lbs more over the front wheels, which is what front tires and front brake pads wear against first.

How the figure moved since 2015

The lightest 2015 record is 2,712 lbs; the lightest 2020 record is 2,784 lbs — 72 lbs heavier (2.7%).

At the top of the range the 2020 file reaches 2,848 lbs against 2,745 lbs in 2015, a 103 lbs increase — driven by which configurations exist, not by the same truck gaining mass.

Weights, track and weight distribution from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications; powertrain list and MPG from fueleconomy.gov (US DOE).

Questions these figures answer

How much does a 2020 Chevrolet Sonic weigh?

Between 2,784 lbs (5dr Hatchback) and 2,848 lbs (4dr Sedan), depending on the configuration.

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