Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 118.9 in | -19.5 in |
Length | 159.0 in | 205.0 in | -46 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 78.4 in | -10.1 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 70.4 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 4790 lb. | -2100 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 62.0 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 59.1 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 61.3 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 57.8 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 68.8 ft3 | -49.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -68.7 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 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |