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Chevrolet Sonic (2012) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Chevrolet Sonic Jeep Grand Cherokee  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 114.8 in -15.4 in
Length 159.0 in 189.8 in -30.8 in
Width 68.3 in 76.3 in -8 in
Height 59.7 in 69.4 in -9.7 in
Curb Weight 2690 lb. 4470 lb. -1780 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.2 gal. 24.6 gal. -12.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 40.0 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.4 in 58.6 in -5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.4 in 57.0 in -5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 40.3 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.3 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.0 in 58.0 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 56.5 in -4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 38.6 in -4 in
Total Legroom 76.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) -2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.0 ft3 36.3 ft3 -17.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 47.7 ft3 68.3 ft3 -20.6 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 
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