Chevrolet Sonic (2012) vs. Lexus RX (2012) Specs
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2012 Lexus RX Specifications
Model Year |
2012 |
2012 |
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Model |
Chevrolet Sonic |
Lexus RX |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
99.4 in |
107.9 in |
-8.5 in |
Length |
159.0 in |
187.8 in |
-28.8 in |
Width |
68.3 in |
74.2 in |
-5.9 in |
Height |
59.7 in |
66.3 in |
-6.6 in |
Curb Weight |
2690 lb. |
4178 lb. |
-1488 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
12.2 gal. |
19.2 gal. |
-7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.7 in |
39.1 in |
-0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
53.4 in |
58.0 in |
-4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
51.4 in |
55.6 in |
-4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.8 in |
43.1 in |
-1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
37.7 in |
0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
53.0 in |
57.6 in |
-4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
51.6 in |
54.5 in |
-2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
34.6 in |
36.8 in |
-2.2 in |
Total Legroom |
76.4 in (over 2 rows) |
79.9 in (over 2 rows) |
-3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
19.0 ft3 |
40.0 ft3 |
-21 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
47.7 ft3 |
80.3 ft3 |
-32.6 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person.
see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seating position is cramped, but even worse is the footroom !!!! I have the 6 speed manual transmission and the clutch pedal feels like it was an afterthought. The wheel well intrudest so much that is difficult to engage the clutch without my foot being moved inward due to the lack of room. I have a mens 9 shoe so it is not because I have huge feet. My leg hits the center console while using the gas pedalso far to the right. IT IS SO BAD I TOOK THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AT THE GAS PEDAL OFF TO HAVE MORE ROOM !!!
I have a friend in England he told me it was not as much of a problem due to the placenet of the pedals in the right hand drive models. It also makes sense this car sells more in right hand driving counties, the radio control are on the right hand side of the steering wheel. This is a stupid position considering having to change gears with the right hand.
I am not a small guy, but I am not huge. I am 240 at 5"9'. with a passenger of similar size I feel very cramped. I had a buddy with me, He is a mountain of a man at 6'3" and having very broad shoulders like my self. It was a scream! We were smashed together. I had to work hard to change gears. The car is about 3" to narrow. I previously owned a Nissan Versa. It was considered a narrow car but we never had this problem. It was so cramped if it was a much longer ride, I would have had him get in the back seat.
CRAMPED IN THE FRONT TO THE EXTREME DEGREE !!!!!!!!
see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
2012 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
THE SEATS ARE LIKE MIDIEVAL TORTURE DEVICES !!!
I am not a huge guy. I have am 5'9" tall with a 40" waist. I have a wide stance. I did take a long test drive in this car. I noticed that the seats were not terribly comfortable but I had run into that with several cars. The seats got better as the broke in.
THESE GOT WORSE !!!!
It got so bad that I had themreupholstered!!!!! It helped very little !!!!
They are too narrow, overbolstered....poorly padded....no lumbar support...the armrest is usless (it sits too low and angled down)....If i could trade it in tomorrow it would be gone. I drive 4 hours a week at a mininimum to school round trip. the next day I am sore. I am going in for time 2 to see if I can FIX the seat comfort.....ARGG
see full Chevrolet Sonic review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Lexus RX
2013 |
Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this).
see full Lexus RX review |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors.
see full Lexus RX review |
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