Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.9 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 159.0 in | 178.0 in | -19 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 69.7 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 58.0 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 3570 lb. | -880 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 55.2 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 53.7 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 50.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.4 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | 3.5 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 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |