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Chevrolet Sonic (2012) vs. Nissan JUKE (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2011 Nissan JUKE specs.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2011 Nissan JUKE Specifications

Model Year 2012 2011  
Model Chevrolet Sonic Nissan JUKE  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 99.6 in -0.2 in
Length 159.0 in 162.4 in -3.4 in
Width 68.3 in 69.5 in -1.2 in
Height 59.7 in 61.8 in -2.1 in
Curb Weight 2690 lb. 2828 lb. -138 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.2 gal. 12.1 gal. 0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 38.6 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.4 in 53.6 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.4 in 0.0 in 51.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.1 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 36.7 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.0 in 51.4 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 0.0 in 51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 32.1 in 2.5 in
Total Legroom 76.4 in (over 2 rows) 74.2 in (over 2 rows) 2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.0 ft3 8.9 ft3 10.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 47.7 ft3 29.3 ft3 18.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Nissan JUKE

2011 Nissan JUKE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
If there are leggy people in the front the room in the back goes to almost non-existant. The head room is limited for taller people as well. see full Nissan JUKE review
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The back seat is useless for adults. At 6' tall I couldn't sit in the back because my head would hit the roof. see full Nissan JUKE review
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 188hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The front seats are great for short trips, but found them rather hard and uncomfortable for longer trips. Not usually a problem as you have to stop every two hundred miles to fill it up again. see full Nissan JUKE review
 
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