Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Versa Note
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Highlights
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$16,720
Starting MSRP
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$15,650
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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31 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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138 hp
Horsepower
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109 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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3 yr / 36,000 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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1.4L/83
Displacement
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1.6 L/98
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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138 @ 4900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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109 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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148 @ 1850
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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107 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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31 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
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
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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15 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x -TBD- in
Front Wheel Size
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15 X 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P195/65R15
Front Tire Size
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P185/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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P185/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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T115/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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Torsion Beam
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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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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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
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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N/A
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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Electric Pwr Steering
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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35 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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Measurements
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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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42 in
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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38 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Height, Overall
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61 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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99 in
Wheelbase
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102 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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90 ft³
Passenger Volume
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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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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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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19 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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49 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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49 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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39 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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174 in
Length, Overall
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164 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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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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Weight & Capacity
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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2,857 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,474 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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 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
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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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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438
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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470
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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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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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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10.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
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
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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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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8 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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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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Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2019 Nissan Versa Note?
The 2019 Nissan Versa Note is more reliable than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2019 Versa Note versus a reliability rating of 3.7 for the 2020 Sonic.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2019 Nissan Versa Note?
The 2019 Nissan Versa Note is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic with 34 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic or the 2019 Nissan Versa Note?
The 2019 Nissan Versa Note is cheaper than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic with a $15,650 starting MSRP versus a $16,720 starting MSRP.
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