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Chevrolet Sonic (2013) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban specs.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications

Model Year 2013 2011  
Model Chevrolet Sonic Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban  
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 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,525 mm 2,946 mm 0 mm
Length 4,039 mm 5,131 mm -1 mm
Width 1,735 mm 2,007 mm -1 mm
Height 1,516 mm 1,953 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,220 kg 2,556 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 46 L 98 L -52 L
Headroom, Row 1 983 mm 1,044 mm 982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,356 mm 1,659 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,306 mm 1,636 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 996 mm -36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,656 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,311 mm 1,539 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 991 mm -112 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 963 mm -963 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,567 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,247 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 650 mm -650 mm
Total Legroom 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) 2,690 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 538 L 479 L 59 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 19.0 1,708 L 18
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,351 L 3,084 L -2 L

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

2013 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
2013 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
2010 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review
 
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