Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Pontiac Solstice | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 95.1 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 159.0 in | 157.2 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 71.3 in | -3 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 50.9 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 2930 lb. | -240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 52.4 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 50.6 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 0.0 in | 34.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 33.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 | 42.1 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |