Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 102.4 in | -3 in |
Length | 173.1 in | 178.7 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 69.3 in | -1 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 57.7 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 2792 lb. | 2745 lb. | 47 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 54.8 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 53.0 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.6 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 43.9 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.3 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 2.6 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 |
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2013 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |