Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Ford Explorer | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 112.6 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 159.0 in | 197.1 in | -38.1 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 78.9 in | -10.6 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 70.4 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 4534 lb. | -1844 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 61.3 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 57.3 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.6 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 61.0 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 56.7 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.8 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.0 | 43.8 ft3 | -24.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -33 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 |
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