Chevrolet Sonic Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2020 Chevrolet Sonic really have?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic measures 159.8 in long, 68.5 in wide, 59.8 in tall, on a 99.2 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 2,784 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Chevrolet Sonic curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2020):

The Chevrolet Sonic measures 159.8 in long, 68.5 in wide and 59.8 in tall, on a 99.2 in wheelbase, weighing about 2,784 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

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Chevrolet Sonic Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2020Config 1 of 2	SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK	159.8 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.2 in	2,784 lbs
2020Config 2 of 2	SONIC 4DR SEDAN	174 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.2 in	2,848 lbs
2019Config 1 of 2	SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK	159.8 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.2 in	2,784 lbs
2019Config 2 of 2	SONIC 4DR SEDAN	174 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.2 in	2,848 lbs
2018Config 1 of 2	SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK	159.8 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.2 in	2,784 lbs
2018Config 2 of 2	SONIC 4DR SEDAN	174 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.2 in	2,848 lbs
2017Config 1 of 2	SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK	159.8 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.2 in	2,784 lbs
2017Config 2 of 2	SONIC 4DR SEDAN	174 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.2 in	2,848 lbs
2016Config 1 of 2	SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK LS/LT/LTZ/RS	159.1 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.6 in	2,712 lbs
2016Config 2 of 2	SONIC 4DR SEDAN LS/LT/LTZ/RS	173.2 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.6 in	2,745 lbs
2015Config 1 of 2	SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK LS/LT/LTZ/RS	159.1 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.6 in	2,712 lbs
2015Config 2 of 2	SONIC 4DR SEDAN LS/LT/LTZ/RS	173.2 in	68.5 in	59.8 in	99.6 in	2,745 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Chevrolet Sonic data analysis

How Chevrolet Sonic overall length varies

Across 12 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2020 Chevrolet Sonic, overall length runs from 159 inches to 174 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic (SONIC 4DR SEDAN) at 174 inches, and the weakest to the 2016 car (SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK LS/LT/LTZ/RS) at 159 inches — a spread of 9%. The narrow spread means any year of the Chevrolet Sonic in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2020

Average overall length for the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is 167 inches, against 167 inches for the 2019 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Chevrolet Sonic data

This page lists every 2015 through 2020 Chevrolet Sonic record we hold for this measurement — 12 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Chevrolet Sonic numbers

The 2015 through 2020 Chevrolet Sonic entries here cover the variants SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK, SONIC 4DR SEDAN, SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK LS/LT/LTZ/RS and SONIC 4DR SEDAN LS/LT/LTZ/RS. 2020 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Chevrolet Sonic figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Chevrolet Sonic record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Chevrolet Sonic fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

68.5 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 27.5 in of total clearance, so roughly 14 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

59.8 in tall — 24.2 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

174 in long leaves 42 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 39.5 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is 13 in shorter than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (99.2 in) accounts for about 62% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Chevrolet Sonic curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sonic Dimensions

How long is the Chevrolet Sonic?

The Chevrolet Sonic is 159.842 inches long, 68.5039 inches wide and 59.8425 inches tall. That is roughly 13.3 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Chevrolet Sonic fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 159.842 in long and 68.5039 in wide, the Chevrolet Sonic fits with 80 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Chevrolet Sonic weigh?

Curb weight for the Chevrolet Sonic is about 2,784 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.