Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5600 270 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.9 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 159.0 in | 183.9 in | -24.9 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 74.6 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 70.9 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2690 lb. | 4050 lb. | -1360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.3 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 58.4 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 55.4 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.9 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.9 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 51.0 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 31.3 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -8.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -19.1 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 |
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |