Chevrolet Sonic Weight by Year and Configuration

Weight for the Chevrolet Sonic changes with cab, bed, drivetrain, engine, and equipment. Recorded curb weight in this dataset is 2,690–2,921 lbs across 9 model years (2012–2020). The figures are the configurations on file, not every factory build.

Quick weight overview

Chevrolet Sonic recorded specifications
Specification Value
Curb weight 2,690–2,921 lbs range
GVWR Unavailable
Payload Unavailable
Model years 2012–2020
Configurations 106 recorded

Chevrolet Sonic weight by year

Newest model years first. Ranges cover the configurations on file for that year.
Year Curb weight GVWR Payload Details
2020 2,857–2,921 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2019 2,796–2,921 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2018 2,733–2,915 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2017 2,733–2,915 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2016 2,720–2,894 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2015 2,690–2,847 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2014 2,690–2,847 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2013 2,690–2,811 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View
2012 2,690–2,806 lbs range Unavailable Unavailable View

Chevrolet Sonic curb weight history

Each mark is the lowest and highest recorded curb weight for that model year. A single point means those records match. Years without curb weight are omitted, and gaps are not connected.

2,939.482,671.522012: 2,690–2,806 lbs20122013: 2,690–2,811 lbs20132014: 2,690–2,847 lbs20142015: 2,690–2,847 lbs20152016: 2,720–2,894 lbs20162017: 2,733–2,915 lbs20172018: 2,733–2,915 lbs20182019: 2,796–2,921 lbs20192020: 2,857–2,921 lbs2020
  • 2020 Chevrolet Sonic

    Curb weight 2,857–2,921 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 5 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 2,000 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 14.90–47.70 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 12.20 gal
    5 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    LS 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,857 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,880 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT w/1SD 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,896 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,921 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,917 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
  • 2019 Chevrolet Sonic

    Curb weight 2,796–2,921 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 10 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 2,000 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 14.90–47.70 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 12.20 gal
    10 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    LS Auto 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,857 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,796 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,880 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto w/1SD 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,896 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,819 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,820 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,921 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Auto 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,917 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,844 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,856 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
  • 2018 Chevrolet Sonic

    Curb weight 2,733–2,915 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 10 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 2,000 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 14.90–47.70 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 12.20 gal
    10 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    LS Auto 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,837 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,733 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,848 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto w/1SD 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,848 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,784 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,784 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,915 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Auto 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,878 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,837 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,850 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
  • 2017 Chevrolet Sonic

    Curb weight 2,733–2,915 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 10 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 2,000 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 14.90–47.70 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 12.20 gal
    10 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    LS Auto 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,837 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,733 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,848 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,848 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,784 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,784 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,915 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Auto 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,878 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,837 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    Premier Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,850 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
  • 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

    Curb weight 2,720–2,894 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 13 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 2,000 lbs
    Maximum cargo capacity 14.90–47.70 cu.ft.
    Fuel tank 12.20 gal
    13 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    LS Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,720 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Auto 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,733 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,720 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,733 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,726 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,753 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,726 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,753 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,868 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,883 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,857 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,857 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,894 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
  • 2015 Chevrolet Sonic

    Curb weight 2,690–2,847 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 16 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 2,000 lbs
    Fuel tank 12.20 gal
    16 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    LS Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,690 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Auto 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,727 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,690 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,727 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,712 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,745 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,712 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Sedan 1.8L I-4 front-wheel 2,745 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,776 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,806 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,776 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,806 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Auto 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,811 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Auto 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,847 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Manual 4dr Hatchback 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,811 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Manual 4dr Sedan 1.4L I-4 front-wheel 2,847 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
  • 2014 Chevrolet Sonic

    Curb weight 2,690–2,847 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 16 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 2,000 lbs
    Fuel tank 12.20 gal
    16 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    LS Auto 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,690 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Auto 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,727 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,690 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,727 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,712 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,745 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,712 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,745 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,776 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,806 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Manual 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,776 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Manual 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,806 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Auto 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,811 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Auto 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,847 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Manual 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,811 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Manual 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,847 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
  • 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

    Curb weight 2,690–2,811 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 14 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 2,000 lbs
    Fuel tank 12.20 gal
    14 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    LS Auto 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,690 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Auto 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,727 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,690 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LS Manual 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,727 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,712 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Auto 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,745 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,712 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LT Manual 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,745 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Auto 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,776 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Auto 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,806 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Manual 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,776 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    LTZ Manual 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,806 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Auto 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,811 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    RS Manual 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,811 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
  • 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

    Curb weight 2,690–2,806 lbs range
    Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) Unavailable
    Payload Unavailable
    Configurations 12 recorded
    Towing, cargo volume, and fuel tank
    Maximum towing capacity 2,000 lbs
    Fuel tank 12.20 gal
    12 recorded configurations
    Configuration Engine Drivetrain Curb weight GVWR Payload
    1LS 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,690 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    1LS 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,721 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    1LT 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,712 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    1LT 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,745 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    1LZ 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,776 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    1LZ 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,806 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    2LS 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,690 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    2LS 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,721 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    2LT 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,712 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    2LT 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,745 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    2LZ 4dr Hatchback Unavailable Unavailable 2,776 lbs Unavailable Unavailable
    2LZ 4dr Sedan Unavailable Unavailable 2,806 lbs Unavailable Unavailable

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What the weight terms mean

Curb weight

Curb weight is the vehicle weight under the manufacturer measurement definition, without cargo or passengers.

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)

GVWR is the manufacturer maximum permitted loaded vehicle weight.

Payload

Payload is the rated capacity for occupants, cargo, and other loads. It depends on the exact configuration.

Towing capacity

Towing capacity is a trailer weight rating. It is not the same as payload.



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