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Chevrolet Sonic (2013) vs. Saturn AURA (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2009 Saturn AURA specs.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2009 Saturn AURA Specifications

Model Year 2013 2009  
Model Chevrolet Sonic Saturn AURA  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 112.3 in -12.9 in
Length 173.1 in 190.9 in -17.8 in
Width 68.3 in 70.3 in -2 in
Height 59.7 in 57.6 in 2.1 in
Curb Weight 2727 lb. 3578 lb. -851 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.2 gal. 16.0 gal. -3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 39.4 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.4 in 55.9 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.4 in 53.0 in -1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.2 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.4 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.0 in 54.0 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 52.2 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 37.6 in -3 in
Total Legroom 76.4 in (over 2 rows) 79.8 in (over 2 rows) -3.4 in
Cargo Volume 14.9 ft3 14.9 ft3 0 ft3

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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 2009 Saturn AURA

2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review
2008 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review
 
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