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