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

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Chevrolet Sonic Chevrolet Avalanche  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
125 lb-ft@3800
5.3L V8
OHV-2v
320 hp@5400
335 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUT  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 130.0 in -30.6 in
Length 173.1 in 221.3 in -48.2 in
Width 68.3 in 79.1 in -10.8 in
Height 59.7 in 76.6 in -16.9 in
Curb Weight 2792 lb. 5840 lb. -3048 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.2 gal. 31.0 gal. -18.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 41.1 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.4 in 65.3 in -11.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.4 in 64.4 in -13 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.3 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 40.0 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.0 in 65.2 in -12.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 62.3 in -10.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 39.1 in -4.5 in
Total Legroom 76.4 in (over 2 rows) 80.4 in (over 2 rows) -4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.0 ft3 45.5 ft3 -31.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.0 ft3 101.1 ft3 -87.1 ft3

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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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