Buick Verano vs. Chevrolet Sonic
Highlights
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$21,065
|
$16,720
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/4-cyl
|
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
| MPG |
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
180 hp
|
138 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
171 @ 4900
|
148 @ 1850
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
180 @ 6700
|
138 @ 4900
|
| Displacement |
2.4L/145
|
1.4L/83
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/4-cyl
|
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
21 City / 31 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.5 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 4.0 in
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70R16
|
T115/70R16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/50R17
|
P195/65R15
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/50R17
|
P195/65R15
|
Suspension
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Compound Crank
|
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
MacPherson Strut
|
Steering
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
16
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Electric Pwr Steering
|
Measurements
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
59 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
60 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
68 in
|
| Length, Overall |
184 in
|
174 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
99 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
51 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
91 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,300 lbs
|
2,857 lbs
|
Safety
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
130
|
100
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
512
|
438
|
Brakes
| 2017 Buick Verano | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.5 x -TBD- in
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.8 x -TBD- in
|
10.8 x 1.0 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2017 Buick Verano or the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
The 2017 Buick Verano is more reliable than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2017 Verano versus a reliability rating of 3.7 for the 2020 Sonic.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Buick Verano or the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is more fuel efficient than the 2017 Buick Verano with 29 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Buick Verano or the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is cheaper than the 2017 Buick Verano with a $16,720 starting MSRP versus a $21,065 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2017 Buick Verano or the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
The 2017 Buick Verano and the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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