Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 98.7 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 159.8 in | 161.1 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 67.9 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 59.0 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2880 lb. | 2965 lb. | -85 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 52.8 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 0.0 in | 51.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 39.4 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 49.3 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.5 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle.