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2019 Chevrolet Cruze L Sedan FWD

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2020 Chevrolet Sonic LS Sedan FWD
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#17
Best 2019 Compact Sedans
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Based on 18 rankings.
#4
Best 2020 Compact Sedans
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Based on 14 rankings.

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2019 Chevrolet Cruze
L Sedan FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

Chevrolet introduced the second generation of its successful Cruze compact car for the 2016 model year and added a hatchback variant the following year. For 2019, all versions get a mi...

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2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

The Chevrolet Sonic, offered as both a hatchback and a sedan, occupies the same subcompact segment as the Honda Fit, Kia Rio, and Toyota Yaris. It continues into 2020 relatively unchan...

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Specs

2019 Chevrolet Cruze
L Sedan FWD
2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
28 MPG
26 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
38 MPG
34 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 13.7 gal 12.2 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
153 hp @ 5,600 RPM
138 hp @ 4,900 RPM
Torque
--
148 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10:1
9.5:1
Displacement
1,400 cc
1,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
2.91 in x 3.2 in
2.85 in x 3.25 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard --
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42 in 41.8 in
Back Legroom 36.1 in 34.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 14.8 cu ft 14.9 cu ft
Exterior
Length 183.7 in 173.9 in
Width 70.5 in 68.3 in
Height 57.4 in 59.7 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 99.4 in

Available Options

2019 Chevrolet Cruze
L Sedan FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Summit White
2020 Chevrolet Sonic
LS Sedan FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Kinetic Blue Metallic
  • Mosaic Black Metallic
  • Nightfall Gray Metallic
  • Red Hot
  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Summit White

Option Packages

  • LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) Painted Silver Wheels
  • LPO, 17" (43.2 CM) Painted White Wheels

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