BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Comparison

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Things we like	Sleek looks Tech-laden interior Performance from the engine options Read More	--
Things we don't like	Plug-in hybrid variant is expensive Rear seat space could have been better Read More	--

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	375 L	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40 L	46 L
Front Headroom	993 mm	--
Rear Headroom	957 mm	--
Front Tread	1589 mm	1509 mm
Rear Tread	1604 mm	1509 mm
Kerb Weight	1815 kg	--
Gross Weight	2265 kg	1593 kg
Length	4709 mm	4039 mm
Width	2068 mm	1735 mm
Height	1435 mm	1517 mm
Wheel Base	2851 mm	2525 mm
No Of Doors	4	5
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats

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Engine Details

Battery Type	Lithium-ion	--
Battery Capacity	12 kWh	--
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	1.4L Ecotec DOHC 16-Valve D-CVCP
No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.2:1	--
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 6	--
Secondary Engine Fuel Type	Electric	--
Fuel Supply System	--	MPFI

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Performance

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	1998 cc	1398 cc
Power	184 hp	99 hp
Torque	300 Nm	130 Nm
Secondary Engine Max Power	111 hp	--
Secondary Engine Max Torque	265 Nm	--
Acceleration	5.8 s	12.9 s
Top Speed	230 kmph	175 kmph
Fuel Consumption	1.8	--

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Type	Electric Power	Hydraulic Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs	Drums
Front Suspension	Adaptive M Suspension	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Adaptive M Suspension	Torsion Beam

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	--	No

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	225/45 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R16
Spare Tyre Size	245/45 R18	--
Spare Tyre Material	Alloy	--

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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	No
Knee Airbags	Yes	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	No
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Camera	Yes	No
Emergency Stop Signal	Yes	--
Park Assist	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	No
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	--
Lane Departure Warning System	Yes	--
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	--
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	--
Vehicle Stability Control System	--	No
Traction Control	--	No
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone 3 Zone	No
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	--
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Front & Rear	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Trunk Light	Yes	No
Head-Up Display	Yes	--
Wireless Charger	Yes	--
Air Quality Control	--	No
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Cup Holders-Front	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	No

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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size	14.9 Inch 14.9 Inch	--
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	--
Audio System	HiFi HiFi	--
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	No
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No
Touch Screen	Yes	No
CD Player	--	Yes
DVD Player	--	No
Voice Control	--	No

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	No
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leather Leather	--
Seat Lumbar Support	--	No
Heated Seats - Front	--	No
Fabric Upholstery	--	Yes
Leather Seats	--	No

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	No
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	No
Power Antenna	No	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Washer	No	--
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	--
Taillight Type	LED LED	--
Roof Carrier	No	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes
Fog Lights Front	--	Yes
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Sun Roof	--	No
Chrome Grille	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Outside Temperature Display	--	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	--	No
Chrome Garnish	--	No

Interior

Adjustable Headrest	Front & Rear Front & Rear	--
Ambient Light	Yes	--
Sun Visors	Yes	--