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2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Buick Encore Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Buick Encore | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 100.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 159.0 in | 168.4 in | -9.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.9 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 59.7 in | 65.2 in | -5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2755 lb. | 3190 lb. | -435 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 54.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 51.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 50.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.7 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore
| 2013 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Encore
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