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Chevrolet Cruze (2013) vs. Chevrolet Sonic (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic specs.

2013 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Specifications

Model Year 2013 2012  
Model Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Sonic  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@3800
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
125 lb-ft@3800
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.7 in 99.4 in 6.3 in
Length 181.0 in 173.1 in 7.9 in
Width 70.7 in 68.3 in 2.4 in
Height 58.1 in 59.7 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 3102 lb. 2792 lb. 310 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.6 gal. 12.2 gal. 3.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.3 in 38.7 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 53.4 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 51.4 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.8 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 37.8 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in 53.0 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 51.6 in 0.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.4 in 34.6 in 0.8 in
Total Legroom 77.6 in (over 2 rows) 76.4 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume 15.4 ft3 14.0 ft3 1.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

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
 
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